From the high, wind-scoured ridge of Wills Neck to the romantic oak combes of Coleridge and the fossil-rich Blue Lias pavements of Kilve, Martin Hesp shares six of the very best circular walks across Somerset’s stunning Quantock Hills. Includes step-by-step route directions, fact files, and the best local pubs.

Discover one of Exmoor's wildest circular walks as Martin Hesp explores windswept Hawkridge, ancient woodland and the legendary Tarr Steps, weaving history, colourful characters and breathtaking scenery into an unforgettable four-mile adventure.

**Excerpt** When temperatures soar, there are better places to walk than crowded beaches and sun-baked lanes. Join Martin Hesp on ten of his favourite West Country walks, where cooling sea breezes, shady woodland, open moorland and peaceful islands make perfect escapes during a summer heatwave.

A crisp winter day transformed Dunkery Beacon into one of Exmoor's most magical landscapes. This walk climbs Somerset's highest point through frost-covered moorland, offering far-reaching views, dramatic scenery and the quiet beauty that only winter can bring. A rewarding adventure for anyone who enjoys walking Exmoor in its wildest season.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rising sharply above the quiet village of Bicknoller, the western slopes of the Quantock Hills hold a landscape steep in mystery and rich in literary lore. From the ancient Iron Age ramparts of Trendle Ring to the high, wind-whipped beech banks above Long Coombe, this dramatic 3.5-mile walk explores the rugged terrain that inspired my historical novel, The Last Broomsquire. Pack your sturdy boots—the climb is steep, but the vistas across West Somerset to the Bristol Channel a