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St Michael's Mount
A castle-crowned tidal island in Mount's Bay reached on foot at low tide or by boat, near Marazion.
Typical duration
180 min
Price
Island/castle GBP16; NT members free (≈ €19 / $20)
From port
50 km / 31.1 mi
Transfer time
70 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
medium
🕐 Best time to visit
Check tide and boat times before going
St Michael's Mount is a dramatic castle-crowned tidal island rising from Mount's Bay near Marazion, linked to the mainland by a cobbled causeway that appears at low tide and is covered at high tide, when small boats ferry visitors across. The island holds a medieval castle and subtropical gardens with a living community, all cared for by the National Trust. It is about 70 minutes' drive from Falmouth, so plan around the tide and boat times.
Getting there from the port
Coach tour or hire car to Marazion; about 70 minutes each way