CORNWALL LOCATIONS WHERE THE SALT PATH WAS FILMED - FROM QUAINT TOWNS TO FAMOUS BAY

May 30 sees the UK cinema release of The Salt Path, based on Raynor Winn's 2018 memoir of the same name. Starring Gillian Anderson as Raynor, and Jason Isaacs as her husband Moth, the film follows the couple as they hike the 630-mile South West Coast Path.

Raynor's memoir covered a difficult time in her life, when her and Moth lost their home, while also dealing with a health crisis. They decided to walk the paths along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, with minimal equipment and very little money, meeting lots of interesting local characters along the way.

As you'd expect, a lot of filming took place in Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset, although the crew also went as far as Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, and West Sussex to find the perfect filming locations - as identified by Simply Sea Views. Here are some of the Cornish spots that eagle-eyed movie fans can look out for.

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Padstow

While a lot of The Salt Path takes place out in nature, the couple also pass through many towns and villages on their hike. Padstow is one location you'll spot on screen, with the crew spotted filming around the pretty fishing port.

Fistral Beach, Newquay

Fistral Beach is another location that moviegoers might recognise. While the beach is usually packed with surfers and holidaymakers in the summer, off-season it's a more peaceful spot that's popular with walkers such as the couple at the heart of the story.

Port Quin, North Cornwall

One scene in the book sees the couple having a picnic on the craggy cove of Port Quin, where they reflect on their journey so far and the power of nature. During this uplifting scene, you can see the remains of Doyden Castle in the background, as well as the beautiful rocky beach.

Holywell Bay

Holywell Bay's appearance in The Salt Path isn't the first time this sandy beach has been seen on screen. James Bond's Die Another Day, Poldark, and Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon have all featured scenes set on this sand dune-framed beach close to Newquay. Along the coast, there are sea caves and dramatic rock formations, which make it the perfect backdrop for dramatic scenes.

Rame Head, South Cornwall

The headland of Rame Head marks a pivotal point in the story, where the couple realise they're over halfway through their journey, yet wonder what will happen once it's completed. Rame Head is home to the medieval St Michael’s Chapel, and has even been mentioned in sea shanties, as it was often the last place sailors saw as they left the shores of England from Plymouth.

See The Salt Path in cinemas across the UK from May 30.

2025-02-18T12:39:23Z