That breath-taking moment where Raynor and Moth walk along a narrow cliff edge? That’s The South West Coast Path near St. Ives. The production team had to rope off sections to keep actors from sliding into the Atlantic. Yes, it’s that dramatic.
Fun fact: the weather during filming was unusually stormy, which made the actors look like proper hikers. In reality, they were just dodging sudden rain showers and swearing at seagulls. At one point, the director yelled, “That’s perfect! More desperation!” while a bird stole a sandwich.
Also, the soundtrack of crashing waves? That’s not foley. That’s real, cold, and very loud ocean noise. No wonder the actors looked so authentic—they were genuinely freezing.
Around & About The Salt Path Filming Locations
Where They Filmed the “Home” Scenes
You might think the couple’s trek is all outdoors, but there are a few indoor moments. Those scenes of their cramped, emotional B&B stays? Filmed in Cornwall’s old farmhouses near Bodmin Moor. One of them is a real holiday cottage you can rent—if you fancy sleeping where Moth had his inspiring monologue.
The more urban scenes, like the supermarket visit and the pub meal, were shot in Plymouth, a city that’s both gritty and charming. Apparently, the local fish and chips were so good, the crew added a takeaway scene just to justify the expense.
Oh, and that scene where they wash their clothes in a river? That’s actual river water, because the budget didn’t allow for a fake river. The actors said it was “revitalizing” (read: bone-chillingly cold).
