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The Walkers: The Real Salt Path Podcast
Raynor Winn's memoir, The Salt Path, was a literary phenomenon. Millions of readers were captivated by this true story of financial ruin, terminal illness and two people who, when faced with nothing, chose to walk. The book spent years on the bestseller lists, inspired a major film starring Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson, and introduced countless walkers to England's most spectacular long-distance trail, the South West Coast Path.
Then the story took an unexpected turn.
When journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou from the Observer received a tip-off that the memoir may not be the "unflinchingly honest" account it claimed to be, she began to investigate. What followed was a podcast that has gripped listeners and raised profound questions about truth, storytelling and the line between memoir and fiction.
How far can you bend the truth before it begins to break?
How to Listen to The Salt Path Podcast
The Salt Path podcast is available to stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast apps. Search for "The Salt Path" to find it.
About the South West Coast Path
England's longest walking trail, the South West Coast Path spans over 1,000km (630 miles) from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset, with nearly half the route running through Cornwall. It is widely regarded as one of the finest long-distance walks in the world.
The trail has seen a significant surge in interest thanks to The Salt Path, with readers inspired to follow in Raynor and Moth's footsteps. And it is easy to understand why. Expect spectacular coastal views, from dramatic headlands and windswept cliffs to peaceful estuaries and hidden coves. The path weaves through fishing villages, surf beaches, ancient harbours and landscapes shaped by centuries of maritime life.
While the region is a popular holiday destination, the trail offers quiet escapes into the raw beauty of Cornwall and beyond. It is a deeply moving experience of resilience, freedom and connection with nature, whatever you make of the story that made it famous.
Walk the South West Coast Path with UTracks
Inspired to experience the trail for yourself? UTracks offers a series of self-guided walking holidays along our favourite sections of the South West Coast Path, designed to give you the freedom to walk at your own pace while we take care of the logistics. Daily luggage transfers, handpicked accommodation and our easy-to-use navigation app mean all you need to do is walk.
Whether you are seeking solitude, coastal culture or simply a dose of sea air, the South West Coast Path delivers an unforgettable walking experience.
>> View South West Coast Path walking holidays
Have you read The Salt Path or listened to the podcast? Are you planning to walk the trail? Let us know in the comments below.