A BBC Radio 4 play about Exmoor writer Hope Bourne sparked memories of a remarkable encounter on the moors. This personal story reveals her fiercely independent life in a remote caravan, her outspoken views, and the extraordinary resilience that made her one of Britain’s most fascinating countryside voices.

It is arguably the most varied stretch of coast anywhere in Britain. From the mud-horse fishermen of Bridgwater Bay to the vertiginous wonders of Lynton and Lynmouth, join us on a journey along the mighty littoral that caps this peninsula to the north.

A guide to the Dunkery Beacon walk on Exmoor, including where to park at Webber’s Post, the best views over Porlock Vale and the legends surrounding Exmoor’s highest hill.

a quick guide to six first class walking routes in the county of Somerset

Cruise the River Parrett aboard Langport's much-loved Duchess of Cocklemoor and discover wildlife, history and the timeless beauty of the Somerset Levels.

What happens when artificial intelligence tries to describe a vintage cider? We put AI to the test alongside some of the West Country's finest cider makers and discovered the difference experience makes.

There will be many people reading this newspaper who love their own patch; the place where they were born and bred or the location where they’ve chosen to spend their lives. The problem is that you can become a bit snooty about other areas, like I did as a youngster when I had difficulty in understanding how anyone could feel any kind of affinity for any other part of Somerset. Childhood Memories and Early Misconceptions About the Somerset Levels I lived - and still live - in

Two memorable Somerset walks around Dundon and Compton Dundon, taking in Lollover Hill, Dundon Beacon, the Polden Hills and the scenic Polden Way.

The Brean Down Way is an eight-mile cycling and walking route linking Brean Down with Weston-super-Mare. I cycled the full route there and back, discovering the River Axe, Uphill, Brean Sands and one very steep climb onto Brean Down.

High on the Quantock Hills lies a landscape of ancient hill-forts, lonely combes, and haunting place names like Dead Woman’s Ditch and Walford’s Gibbet. These dramatic, real-world locations served as the backdrop for my historical novel, The Last Broomsquire. Starting from Crowcombe Park Gate, this easy four-mile circular hike pairs sweeping views across the Bristol Channel with dark local lore and centuries of West Country history.

Walk from Kilve to Lilstock along Somerset's dramatic coastline, discovering fossil-rich Blue Lias, clifftop views, old harbour ruins and the Quantock coast.

wooning in the tropical heat on a trip abroad, I promised myself a fix of cooling, quintessential England as soon as I returned. I found it in the damp, sylvan hamlet of Aisholt—what poet Sir Henry Newbolt called 'that beloved valley.' Starting from the high ridge at Triscombe Stone, this 6-mile circular walk descends into one of the quietest, most enchanting corners of the Quantock Hills.

Discover one of the finest walks in the Quantock Hills as Cothelstone Hill rewards you with breathtaking panoramic views across Somerset, Exmoor, the Mendips and even Wales on a clear day.

A walk around Weir Water, above Robber’s Bridge on Exmoor

<p class="">A walk to the top of one of Somerset most noticeable hills, Brent Knoll, right. beside the M5 motorway</p>

Six of my favourite Somerset walks, from the Quantock Hills and Brendon Hills to the Somerset Levels and coast, with routes for easy strolls and more demanding hikes.

<p class="">In the sixth hike of our Six Somerset Walks series we cross the Quantock Hills from picturesque Holford to comely Crowcombe</p>

A five-mile walk across the wild heart of Exmoor, taking in Alderman's Barrow, Larkbarrow, ancient moorland and the mysterious remains of an abandoned farm.

<p class="">In part four of our Six Somerset Walks, Martin Hesp revisits Selworthy - the picture-perfect village on the south facing slopes of the big coast hill which links Minehead with Porlock Vale</p>

A beautiful circular walk from Langport to Muchelney through the Somerset Levels, following the old railway line and River Parrett with wildlife, history and huge skies.