The Salt Path – Coming to Cinemas 30th May 2025
Why this beautiful new film is a love letter to the South West Coast Path (and Exmoor in particular!)
We’re thrilled that The Salt Path, based on the bestselling memoir by Raynor Winn, is hitting the big screen on 30th May 2025. Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, the film brings to life Raynor and Moth’s deeply moving walk along the South West Coast Path – starting right here in Minehead, where a beautiful map sculpture marks the official beginning of the route.
The Times has already said the film is “set to shine a spotlight on one of the UK’s most dramatic walking routes,” and Visit Somerset predicts a “significant boost to tourism in coastal areas like Exmoor.” Book one of our charming cottages along the route before they sell out!
Why the Salt Path Exmoor Coastline Captures Hearts
The Salt Path runs for 630 miles – but let’s be honest, the Exmoor section is something special. Towering cliffs, secret beaches, wild ponies, heather-covered hills, ancient woodland, windswept headlands and wide, endless skies… it’s all here. Plus, we’ve got cosy pubs, hidden waterfalls, and cream teas with sea views. It’s no wonder so many walkers say this is the part that stays with them forever.
If the film inspires you to follow in Raynor and Moth’s footsteps, you don’t have to do all 630 miles! A long weekend in Exmoor gives you a taste of the wild, and a memory for life. Start your journey at the sculpture in Minehead and see where your feet take you…
This article has more information on the South West Coastal Path Routes
In the summer months the Exmoor Explorer can take you back to your cosy cottage.
Here is information on the South West Coastal Path
The Salt Path film is coming to cinemas on 30th May 2025. The movie stars Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs and is based on Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir about walking the South West Coast Path, which begins in Minehead on the edge of Exmoor National Park.
The South West Coast Path officially starts in Minehead, where a beautiful map sculpture marks the beginning of the 630-mile route. This makes Minehead the perfect launching point for anyone inspired by The Salt Path film to experience the dramatic coastal scenery that features prominently in Raynor and Moth’s journey.
The Exmoor section of the Salt Path is renowned for its dramatic natural beauty, featuring towering cliffs, secret beaches, wild ponies, heather-covered hills, ancient woodland, windswept headlands, and endless skies. Combined with cosy pubs, hidden waterfalls, and cream teas with sea views, many walkers consider this stretch the most memorable part of the entire 630-mile route.
No, you don’t need to walk the entire 630 miles! A long weekend in Exmoor gives you a wonderful taste of the wild coastal scenery featured in The Salt Path. You can start at the sculpture in Minehead and explore as much or as little as you like, creating your own memorable adventure along this stunning coastline.
The Times has said the film is set to shine a spotlight on one of the UK’s most dramatic walking routes, and Visit Somerset predicts a significant boost to tourism in coastal areas like Exmoor. With the film’s release in May 2025, there’s expected to be increased interest in walking the South West Coast Path and staying in the charming cottages along the route.
During the summer months, you can use the Exmoor Explorer bus service to return to your cottage after walking sections of the South West Coast Path. This makes it convenient to explore different parts of the route without having to complete circular walks, allowing you to experience the best coastal scenery at your own pace.