For six months Martin Hesp explored Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly in search of hidden coves, quiet beaches and remarkable coastal places. This is the story of his Secret Seasides series.

Discover the wild, untamed side of the Cornish coast. Skip the crowded tourist resorts and explore the true secrets of Cornwall's shores—from the pristine, ink-blotting white sands of St Martin's and the Cold War mysteries of Great Bay, to hidden smugglers' paths, shipwreck legacies, and the forgotten post-industrial coves carved out by Victorian miners. Your ultimate guide to the finest hidden beaches in the West Country.