The movie, based on Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir, was filmed almost entirely on location in Cornwall and Devon. You know, that bit of England that looks like a postcard but smells faintly of pasties and sea salt. The production avoided fancy studios because, let’s be honest, you can’t fake that raw, wind-blasted beauty.
If you’re planning a pilgrimage, pack a raincoat and a sturdy pair of boots. The salt path doesn’t care about your pedicure. It’s a 630-mile hike, and the film crew deserved a medal for hauling cameras up those muddy hills.
Key Filming Locations: The Stars of the Show
First up, we have Bude in North Cornwall. This is where the magic begins. You’ll spot the iconic Sandy Mouth Beach and the rugged cliffs around Morwenstow, which look like they’re trying to audition for a fantasy epic.
Next, the crew headed to Dartmoor in Devon—a moody, misty wilderness that feels like it’s straight out of a Sherlock Holmes novel. The scenes of the couple camping under a starry sky? That’s Dartmoor’s trademark gloom turning into pure cinematic gold.
Don’t forget Port Isaac, a tiny fishing village that’s more photogenic than a golden retriever puppy. It pops up during the “town stop” scenes, where our heroes buy bread and try not to cry into their instant noodles.
