The Salt Path

By: Raynor Winn

Narrated by: Raynor Winn

Length: 9 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Bring nature into your home with the uplifting true story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey of salvation across the South West coastline, brought to you by Penguin.

Just days after Raynor Winn learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their home is taken away and they lose their livelihood.

With nothing left and little time, they make the brave and impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path.

Carrying only the essentials for survival on their backs, they live wild in the ancient, weathered landscape of cliffs, sea and sky. Yet through every step, their walk becomes a remarkable journey.

The Salt Path is an honest and life-affirming true story of coming to terms with grief and the healing power of the natural world.

Read by author Raynor Winn, this deeply felt, personal tale is a beacon of universal strength.

©2019 Raynor Winn (P)2019 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"A beautiful, thoughtful, lyrical story of homelessness, human strength and endurance." (Guardian)

"The landscape is magical: shape-shifting seas and smugglers' coves; myriads of sea birds and mauve skies. It's a tale of triumph: of hope over despair; of love over everything." (Sunday Times)

"An astonishing narrative of two people dragging themselves from the depths of despair along some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country and ultimately finding themselves." (Independent)

Brilliant. Hopeful. Real

This story was powerfully written and inspiring. We enjoyed listening to it together and remembering our treks and challenges. Now seeking more adventures!

Excellent!

I truly enjoyed this book. At first I thought it might be too sad, but I hung in there and I’m glad I did! What a magnificent true story of a couple finding themselves homeless and choosing to do The Coastal Path rather than welfare housing. I loved that the author reads the book too. I don’t think anyone else could’ve gifted us with the sincerity of emotion as she does. What a beautiful story. I also liked the facts and statistics on the homeless that she gives and shares honestly what it felt like to be “one of them” now. It’s brutally honest and I appreciate her insight, since it was coming from someone who had an ordinary, middle class life & suddenly loses everything. It was a wake up call in these current times. I admire their courage and sense of adventure and how they lived on so little. I highly recommend this book. I’m going to follow up with some research to find out what happened next! Enjoy!

A great true life story

A lovely story especially if one has camped or hiked in all weathers a lot and Raynor shows their true grit as she and Moth tackle life head on .

Awesome book! Thank you so much!!

I loved this book. Feels like I ve travelled the journey with them!!! Loved the reader too!!

Absolutely wonderful!

I normally stick to science and history but I'm so glad I took a chance on this book. You won't regret it.

A review of The Salt Path

Homeless Raynor and Moth take off on a life changing odyssey along Britain's coastal paths to figure out what to do next, oh and at the same time, while trying to cope with a terminal illness.
A rather unexpectedly enjoyable book and a reminder to the rest of us to be kinder to those around us who find themselves in less fortunate circumstances. Thank you Raynor and Moth for sharing your amazing journey, I wish you the best of luck.

A wonderfull story of tragedy and resilience

Had no real expectations from this story but it is a beautifully written tale of tragedy that befalls this lovely couple and the unusual way they decide to respond. I wonder how many people will take this book on the trail?

Walking one's way from pain and sorrow

A poignant, inspiring and life- affirming book, well written. Two ordinary people overcoming personal tragedies.

Inspirational

So heartfelt, so eye opening. Descriptions were amazing. I wish you all the very best.

Inspiring and illuminating

This book really touched my soul. I felt as if I was truly experiencing nature through Raynor and her husband’s daily struggles, a combination of beauty and danger. Living for a year in their world helped put the realities of our times into better perspective.