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🌊 The Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall: Britain’s Wildest & Most Southerly Headland
The Lizard Peninsula is Cornwall’s most dramatic and distinctive landscape — a windswept headland stretching into the Atlantic and home to Britain’s most southerly point. From the turquoise waters of Kynance Cove to the timeless fishing village of Cadgwith, this remarkable corner of the West Country feels more like Brittany than Britain.
Martin Hesp
Apr 117 min read


The Most Varied Coast in Britain: From Mudflats to Ancient Pavements
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.
Martin Hesp
Apr 35 min read


Remembering Lundy Island: Puffins, Seals and a Walk Across the Atlantic
A personal look back at Lundy Island, its puffins, seals, spectacular cliffs and extraordinary Old Light, from journalist Martin Hesp's many visits to this remote Atlantic island.
Martin Hesp
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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