Walk The Salt Path
You’ve seen The Salt Path, now it’s your turn to walk the South West Coast Path.
The Salt Path is a moving new film based on Raynor Winn’s bestselling book that’s a true story of Raynor and her husband Moth’s life changing walk along the 630-mile South West Coast Path through Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. The Salt Path was released in May and since then we’ve spotted a few more tents popping up along the Cornish coast path.
Image credit: Steve Tanner Black Bear
Many of the locations that feature in the film include stretches of the Cornish coastline including our very own Holywell Bay. We’ve rounded up some of the film locations that are nearest to Trevornick so this summer you can follow in the footsteps of Raynor and Moth….
Holywell Bay Beach
Our home! We know just how beautiful our beach is so it was no surprise to us that it was picked as a film location (we spotted them filming amongst the sand dunes so it was lovely to see it come together on the big screen). This section of the coast path is just breath-taking. Towering sand dunes and dramatic cliffs, provide miles of path to explore. Turn left from Holywell Bay and head for Perranporth taking in sites of wild ponies and hidden ancient churches or turn right and head for the white sandy beach of Crantock and the town of Newquay – either way is just incredible. There really is nowhere along the coast path that’s quite as unique as Holywell Bay, the two peaks of Gull Rocks are so iconic so grab a well deserved coffee from the beach bar and enjoy a pit stop on the sand to soak in this view. From both Perranporth and Newquay, you can catch the bus back to Trevornick/Holweyll Bay or continue on your journey.
Located just 4 miles from Newquay.
Easy/moderate walking
Fistral Beach
Newquay
The surf capital of Cornwall. When you walk through Newquay, you can feel the energy of this town – it packs a punch. From the shops playing music to surfers running to check the waves, if you’re in need of an energy boost to see you through your walk, you’ll enjoy a stop here – just as Raynor and Moth did. After miles of quietude spent on the path, it’s a welcome tonic to feel the busy buzz of life again. Start from Trevornick and walk right towards Crantock crossing The River Gannel either on foot at low tide or on the ferry during high tide and peak season. Once you reach The Gannel, you’re just minutes from the world famous surf spot of Fistral Beach. Grab a smoothie from the beach bar for a much need pick me up and rest watching the surfers carve up the Atlantic swell.
Located meters from Trevornick
Moderate walking – it has some steep parts
Padstow
This is the place Raynor and Moth spent some of their last pennies at Rick Stein’s Fish and Chips before stepping back on the path. Follow in their footsteps with a stop or a walk to Padstow. This picturesque seaside town has it all from white sandy beaches to foodie hot spots and clotted cream fudge so irresistible you’ll have to buy some as a treat to nibble on whilst you walk the path. This area is absolutely beautiful with a turquoise water estuary with boats bobbing about. To walk this section of the coast path, park in Padstow and head out to Hawker’s Cove or take in some of Padstow’s seven bays. Turn left for Harlyn and Trevone and right for Rock and Daymer Bay.
Located 20 miles along the coast path from Trevornick
Moderate to hard walking
Port Quin
Nr Port Isaac
Tucked between Port Isaac and Polzeath, this tiny, peaceful cove is the perfect place to pull on your walking boots and follow the same trail as Raynor and Moth. The path here winds along rugged cliffs, where sea meets sky and every twist and turn offers space to stop and catch your breath – it’s very steep.
Pause on a bench overlooking the sea, breathe in the salt air, and let the sound of the waves relax you. Whether you walk a little or a lot, this is a place that has to be experienced.
Feeling inspired? Lace up the walking boots and book your stay at Trevornick – we’ll see you on the coast path!
