Moth Winn, diagnosed with terminal illness, and his wife Raynor decided to walk 630 miles from Somerset to Dorset over a year after losing their home. Their journey, chronicled in Raynor's bestselling memoir 'The Salt Path', reflects hope amid hardship. The couple's trek resonates with a historical belief that seaside air aids health, a notion dating back to the 19th century when such coastal visits were prescribed for various ailments. The South West Coast Path, England's longest national trail, invites millions annually while highlighting the region's rich history with tourism and local livelihoods.
Moth and Raynor’s decision to embark on a 630-mile coastal walk symbolizes hope and resilience in the face of terminal illness and housing loss.
The journey represents a modern echo of a 19th-century tradition of seeking healing and transformation through the natural elements of the seaside.
The South West Coast Path has over 115,000 feet of elevation change and was created from the working lives of local people intertwining with tourism.
Visiting coastal areas for health reasons gained popularity in the 19th century when doctors promoted 'change of air' treatments for various ailments.
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