Let’s visit Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia

According to Sport England, the popularity of hill walking has increased massively as has general walking overall.

Since 2010, presenter, writer and outdoor walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury has dedicated her career to sharing beautiful walks from all over the world, and her adventures on Railway Walks, Canal Walks and Wainwright Walks have provided inspiration for people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Now with many of us spending more time inside than ever before and looking for things to safely do outside, Julia thinks her new eight-part series has come at a perfect time.

“There couldn’t be a more apposite series right now: Nature and green spaces are more important to us than ever before,” former Countryfile host Julia, who turned 50 last summer, says.

“In this series I feel that connection strongly and I hope it inspires people to head out and experience Vitamin N (nature) for themselves, in the best possible way – on foot.

“I encountered some truly inspirational people in Cornwall and Devon who kindly shared their passion and knowledge of the outdoors.

“If this doesn’t nudge people to explore the nature available to them, I’ll eat my sustainably sourced biodegradable straw hat.”

Cornwall and Devon are home to thousands of miles of the country’s most varied terrain and walking routes. And from the epic wilderness of Dartmoor, to the white sands and azure seas of the Atlantic coastline, to the soaring cliffs of Land’s End, Julia is taking us to parts of the West Country that can only be explored on foot. Along the way, she meets the people who live and work in these two counties as well as sampling some of its legendary fare.

“The best way to see the true landscape of Cornwall and Devon is on foot,” she adds.

“I’ll be going to the places only your walking boots can take you, from the rugged rocks of Dartmoor to the drama of the North Atlantic coast.

“And en route, I’ll be seeking out the counties’ most unforgettable views, sampling some of the region’s most famous fare, and meeting the people that make Cornwall and Devon so unique.

“So walk with me, it’s going to be an adventure you never forget.”

In last week’s first episode, Julia visited Land’s End and a stretch of coastline in west Cornwall known for its mythical landscapes and a special quality of light that is said to have inspired artists for centuries.

This time, Julia walks five miles along the stunning north Cornish coast, from the picturesque Padstow to the surfing hotspot of Trevone Bay.

Along the way, she comes across dramatic coastal landscapes featured in BBC drama series Poldark, passes by some of the prettiest secret coves in the country, and gets up close to a herd of fallow feer in the historic Prideaux Estate, which overlooks the beautiful fishing harbour.

To end her epic trek, Julia eats a special fish dish cooked on the beach by local chef, Jack Stein.

He is the son of world-famous seafood restaurateur and explorer Rick who, like Bradbury has spent most his life encouraging the public to broaden their horizons and try something new.