Quick walk up to Countisbury from Lynmouth on the Exmoor Coast
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Martin Hesp
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All in Walks
My sound recording made at Helwell Bay for BBC Radio Four’s Today programme Best Beaches feature - but it was messed up by them and broadcast under someone else’s name
A walk around the amazing scenery of Lynton and Lynmouth on the Exmoor coast
A walk to the top of one of Somerset most noticeable hills, Brent Knoll, right. beside the M5 motorway
Limpets can be a remarkable base for a seafood stew, says Martin Hesp who once came upon a man harvesting limpets on one of the most barren coastlines in Europe
A walk exploring a wild section of The Wreckers’ Coast at a place called Sandy Mouth
The walk to and from Culbone on the Exmoor coasts is one of the very best hikes you can do at Christmas, says Martin Hesp - this article covers his experiences and observations about a hike to Culbone, including details about the smallest complete church in England, local landmarks like Porlock Bay, and recommendations for nearby dining experiences. The page is rich in details about the walk and the surroundings, focusing on the unique aspects of Culbone and the associated experiences
Braunton Burrows in North Devon provides one of the most remarkable landscapes in South West England - in this article Martin Hesp enjoys a walk around the dunes - this article is about the unique dune area in the UK. The article includes details about the area's vast sand dunes, diverse flora and fauna, walking paths, and environmental aspects, such as the role of military maneuvers in the ecosystem. It also mentions local attractions and provides insights into the natural and cultural significance of Braunton Burrows
Walking in the western parts of Lanzarote can be interesting - an exhausting - lava flows are not the easiest terrain to stroll across
A walk around the National Trust’s Godolphin Estate in Cornwall
This walk takes us west of Lamorna Cove in far west Cornwall
A wonderful circular walk in Cornwall from the old fishing harbour at Mousehole west to the famous artists’ cove at Lamorna and back across the fields.
Here’s a walk that takes you to the very place where Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander wrote the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful
Martin Hesp has been counting a lot of butterflies in hs valley this summer and recalls writing many articles on the subject in the past…
Martin Hesp takes us on a walk up over the hills from Widecombe in the Moor, following in the footsteps of Uncle Tom Cobley and All…
Martin Hesp enjoys a walk on Dartmoor by taking a useful seasonal bus service to the top of the hills
Few snaps from Exmoor and West Somerset taken on my iPhone during the heatwave of 2021
Room with a view - or rather, dining room with a view… We’re looking for suggestions - the best cafes, pubs or restaurants with sea-views… In Devon, Dorset, Somerset or Cornwall in this particular case…
Journalist Martin Hesp writes about the Wreckers’ Coast which stretches from Hartland Point in North Devon South West in to Cornwall
