
St Michael's Mount, Marazion, UK
Key Facts
- Location: Near Marazion, Cornwall
- Size: small
- Terrain: easy path up to the top of the Mount
- Access: tidal causeway; boat
- Height gain: 60 metres
- Map: OS Explorer 102
- Starting point: harbour St Michael’s Mount
- Accommodation/food:
plenty on the island
- Island Summary:
a fairytale castle and home, precipitous cliff-side gardens and views from this rocky island across the whole of Mounts Bay – the climb is well worth it
- Look out for:
- Ancient Ruins
- Gardens
- Route description:
following the cobbled path uphill from the busy harbour to the castle
- Getting there:
½ mile south of A394 at Marazion, ample parking in Marazion opposite St Michael’s Mount. When the tide is in, you can take a trip on the St Michael’s Mount amphibious vehicle, which leaves from the Slipway car-park in Marazion. For details of boats, call 01736 710507 or visit www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
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