The Walkers: The real Salt Path | Tortoise Investigates The Missing Money | The Walkers Ep1
Jan 13, 2026
Ros Hemmings, a local resident with deep ties to the Walkers, shares her firsthand accounts from the scandal that gripped their small Welsh village. She reveals how Sally Walker's quiet demeanor masked alarming secrets, including the stunning disappearance of £64,000 from accounts. Local witnesses, Janice and Debbie, discuss the community's betrayal and emotional confusion as the true story behind Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir unfolds, altering their perception of the Walkers and challenging the narrative of sympathy that emerged.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Book Became A Cultural Phenomenon
- The Salt Path became a cultural phenomenon appearing on bestseller lists and TV despite being unfamiliar to some journalists.
- Chloe Hadjimatheou realised the book's author, Raynor Winn, was suddenly ubiquitous across media and festivals.
Origin Story Of The Walk
- Raynor Winn's narrative: house repossessed, Moth told he was dying, then they walked 630 miles to heal.
- The couple slept in a tent, lived on under £50 a week, and credited walking and nature with recovery.
Investigation Sparked Global Reaction
- Chloe published an article exposing discrepancies in Raynor Winn's account and it spread globally within a day.
- The investigation triggered a flood of public responses and new leads.
