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Visit The Salt Path Film Locations
along the South west coast path
The screen adaptation of the best-selling memoir, The Salt Path, by Raynor Winn, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, directed by Marianne Elliott, is being released on 30th May 2025.
Set against the stunning landscapes of the South West Coast Path, the film beautifully captures the rawness of nature, the challenges of the journey, and the profound connection between people and the natural world. It’s a poignant exploration of survival, hope, and the power of the human spirit when faced with adversity.
The Salt Path is the name given by Raynor Winn to her and husband Moth’s journey along the South West Coast Path – Britain’s longest National Trail, and England’s original coast path.
About the South West Coast Path
The South West Coast Path is a 630 mile walking route that starts at Minehead in Somerset, runs along the Devon and Cornwall coastlines, and finishes at Poole, Dorset.
The South West Coast Path is a freely accessible walking/hiking trail. It can be accessed from many points along its 630-mile route and can be walked in small sections or longer sections.
The South West Coast Path is renowned for being one of the world’s great trails with visitors coming from all over the world to walk it.
In 2024 the South West Coast Path was named ‘the world’s happiest walk’.
For further information about the South West Coast Path go to: www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk
500 metres from the South West Coast Path!
The South West Coast Path is just around the corner from Trelawney, about a 5 minute walk (if that!). Please see the green dashed line representing the South West Coastal Path and the red pin representing Trelawney on the map below.
Trelawney, Porthtowan
Trelawney is located alongside section 18 of the South West Coast Path, Perranporth to Portreath. For more information on this section of the South West Coast Path please have a look at southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/153/
Just a short walk from Trelawney, discover coastal gems like Chapel Porth, Wheal Coates, St. Agnes Head and the weirdly named Sally’s Bottom on the coastal path! Head west for an unforgettable hike to Perranporth or venture east to discover Portreath. Whichever way you go, stunning coastal views await.
Fancy a film-inspired adventure? Holywell Bay, Newquay and other stunning Cornish spots from The Salt Path movie are just a drive away! What’s first on your list?
Trelawney, Porthtowan
The Salt Path Film Locations near Porthtowan, Cornwall:
- Holywell Bay, near Newquay
- Fistral Beach, Newquay
- Padstow harbour
- Hawkers Cover, near Padstow
- Port Quin, near Port Isaac
- Sandymouth, near Bude
- Rame Head, South Cornwall
Although in real life Raynor and Moth walked the entire length of the South West Coast Path, including all of the Cornish coastline, as well as parts of the Somerset and Poole coastlines.
South West Coast Path near Porthtowan
Walk some of the coast path, taking in the cliffs, beaches, flora and fauna. Maybe you'll even spot a seal.
Porthtowan is on the West Cornwall part of the South West Coastal Path, on the 144 miles that forms the Newquay to Falmouth section.
Going east takes you to scenic sandy beaches and highlights include:
- Chapel Porth
- Wheal Coates tin mining remains
- Looking out to Bawden Rocks (also known as Cow and Calf)
- St. Agnes Head
- Perranporth
- Holywell Bay
- Crantock Beach
- Fistral Beach, Newquay and beyond...
If you go west the path highlights include:
- Sally's Bottom
- Portreath harbour
- Godrevy Island and lighthouse
- Basset's Cove
- Tehidy
- Gwithian and Hayle Towans
- Carbis Bay, St Ives and beyond...
For more information have a look at the South West Coast Path website
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We still have some spaces, but mainly for the quiet, out of season dates that allow you to explore Cornwall without the crowds. September to May is the best time to visit Trelawney in our opinion!