St Michael’s Mount

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