Salt Path movie set to boost tourism in Cornwall
An official screening of the film has taken place in Newquay
Last updated 7th May 2025
Tourism in Cornwall is set for a major boost with the release of The Salt Path next month.
An official screening of the film has taken place at Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay, ahead of the main release on 30 May.
The Cornish coast features heavily in the film adaptation of Raynor Winn’s best-selling memoir which is released in UK cinemas on 30 May.
The Salt Path tells the true story of Raynor and her husband Moth who embarked on an epic 630-mile walk along the South West Coast Path after learning that Moth was terminally ill and losing their home and livelihood.
The book has sold more than a million copies and the big screen version starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs as Raynor and Moth will showcase the path and the surrounding area to a national and international audience.
‘Screen tourism’ has been shown to be a big draw for visitors, with TV and film-related tourism bringing nearly £900m to the UK economy in 2019, according to the British Film Institute.
Councillor Mike Rigby, Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets, said: “Filming is great for the economy. Productions spend money locally when they are here and attract visitors to the places seen on screen.
“Having a film like this providing a shop window for our beautiful county to many new potential visitors is a fantastic opportunity for the area”.
Julian Gray, Director of the South West Coast Path Association, said: “The Salt Path has already sold well over 1 million copies and is inspiring people to walk the South West Coast Path. As a film, it will now showcase the trail to new audiences and raise awareness nationally and internationally not only of the amazing beauty of the South West coast, but also the transformative power of walking.
“It’s expected that most visiting film sightseers will stay at local hotels and B&Bs and eat at local restaurants & pubs, so the film will be beneficial for the regional visitor economy. For the charity, I see the film as an opportunity to engage with people on how they can make a difference to protect and enhance this world class trail.
The Salt Path is released in UK cinema on Friday, May 30.