The real Salt Path

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. But the truth behind the hit memoir is very different.Reporter: Chloe HadjimatheouProducer: Matt RussellField Producers: Leonie Thomas and Helen CliftonArtwork: Lola WilliamsSound design: Tom BurchellEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal article The News MeetingTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content head to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.