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Wild Hawkridge and Tarr Steps: An Exmoor Walk Through Wind, Rain and History
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.
Martin Hesp
Jul 35 min read


🎙️ A Radio Play, a Remarkable Woman… and a Memory Revisited
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.
Martin Hesp
Apr 114 min read