St. Michael’s Mount

I visited the island in August & had a real nice day, unfortunately the gardens was closed due to renovation but overall the visit was great, had to get the boat out & in so didnt get the chance to walk the causeway.

Enjoyed our visit & found the ferry service very efficient as tide was in most of day.

Without any doubt this National Trust owned castle is worth a visit. However, in case you have walking difficulties this place might possibly not be suitable because the way up to the castle is a very steep cobbled lane which might be slippery when it is wet. The top of the mountain offers stunning views of Mount’s Bay.

This is the most beautiful miniature castle
in the world, in my view. The rooms are
exquisite, the views stupendous, the sense
of glorious isolation when the tide is in &
you are cut off from the mainland by sea– with few tourists
it is possible to imagine yourself a chatelaine of an imaginary
castle in a story by the Brothers Grimm.
There is also a small family graveyard which I
visit at the foot of the Mount.

Must see, if you visit. Ancient castle with a lot of stories connected to it. Good fun getting there as it’s dependent on wether the tide has made it impossible to cross or not. If you miss the chance to walk over then you have to pay to go by boat.
Nice, steep walk up, but not a very interesing castle when you get up there. Usual National Trust shop and café at the bottom with nothing too spectacular.
I live locally and it’s a place you visit once but feel no real need to go back. Looks great from the shore though and the local village is lovely.

St Michael’s Mount is a curiosity. Unless you like gardens or old buildings there’s little here to entice you, yet still the visitors come. Perhaps the pull is the fact that you can walk out to the island at low tide yet must take a boat if the tide is high. Perhaps it’s the fact that you can cheat the tide and paddle or wade inbetween times. Perhaps the view from the ramparts is the pull or the scent of the flowers. Perhaps it’s just the call of the island?
Whatever it is St Michael’s Mount continues to be popular, particularly on sunny summer days.
Owned by the National Trust one can go to the island (assuming you walk) free of charge but to enter the house and gardens you must pay.
There are a few tourist shops (craft and nicknacks), a café and icecream shop.
The paths on the island are steep and cobbled and so one needs sensible shoes!

Fab views, interesting local history and picturesque gardens. We really enjoyed the day out.
NB The trip includes some slippery steps, steep climbs and a long walk.

Der St Michaels Mount ist schon was besonderes und auch sehr spirituell, obwohl man beim aufstieg Muskelkater bekommen kann wenn man nicht so durchtrainiert ist ist ein Besuch in der Kirche oben sehr schönauch auf dem Berg meditieren ist ein besonderes Erlebnis. Bei Ebbe kann man von Marazion aus rüberlaufen und dann auf dem Rückweg mit dem Boot zurückAber Vorsicht auf der Rückseite des Berges soll eine Hexe im Berg lebender Riese hingegen ist wohl schon in anderen Gefilden. lach

This famous National Trust landmark is accessible by land when the tide is out, or by boat when the tide is in. Free entry to National Trust members, it is not exactly cheap for the general public. If you are looking for a lesson in local history, and a walk through a castle, it is worth a visit. There are also well kept gardens to wonder through on a hot summers day. Several shops are on the island, mostly aimed at holiday makers, selling local fudge, toffee, honey, postcards and so on. And there is plenty of ice cream. You can go onto the island without paying the admission fee. The admission gives you access to the gardens and castle. Other than that, there is not much there.

This place is a great day out for famillies. It is a novelty to be able to walk over the causeway to get there and then have to catch a boat back. Obviously you need to time tides accordingly! There are plenty of little shops on the island which sell great gifts and goodies. It is possible to explore the castle on guided tours which really provide an insight in to the life on the island and you also learn about its hauntings. The walk up the mount is quite steep and rugged so sturdy shoes and stable feet are a must for anyone considering this location, but when you get there it is well worth it. Admission prices are ok, but then it is national trust so you are going to pay a little more.

We caught a boat over in the morning and then had quite a steep walk up to the top of the mount. Lovely views when we got there and very interesting. By the time we left the tide had gone out so we could take the causeway back to the mainland

St. Michael’s Mount is a National Trust owned property on the coast of Cornwall. It is on a separate island, so usually you have to take a boat across to the island but at low tide you can walk across the path to the property. The building itself is at the top of a very steep, cobbled lane so I would not recommend St. Michael’s Mount to you if you have walking difficulties. Around the main building itself there are National Trust guides who can give detailed history about the building, and talk about the myths and legends of the mount. I would recommend a trip to St Micheal’s Mount if you are interested in learning something new about Cornwall’s past.

beautiful place to go out on a remote island, walk to it if the tide is out it is a lovely walk! Beautiful place!

If you are visiting Cornwall, this is one of THE important places to see. Of course, it does mean extending your visit to at least two days, since you cannot hope to squeeze the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Truro Cathedral and — if you REALLY MUST — Land’s End as well as St. Michael’s Mount into one day, and even two days will require a determinedly early rise in the morning. However, on a summer’s day, St. Michael’s Mount is one of the most beautiful tourist sites in Britain.
Access to the island is made by parking in Marazion, a sweet little seaside village that has been somewhat battered by being attached to the Island Causeway, but the locals are incredibly friendly and the pubs and food well worth investigating — depending on the state of the tide! St. Michael’s Mount itself was the home of the St. Aubyn Family, and is now run and looked after by the National Trust. The house at the top of the Island, which is more like an elegant minicastle (imagine a tiny, TINY Neuschwannstein!) may be pricey to visit, but dig deep in your pockets, for it is a beautiful and elegant building, surrounded by gardens winding around the sides of the hill upon which the House is perched. Not only is the house and island a perfect gem, but the views from the island are stunning — both East and West along the coast. Those who wish to indulge in photography will be in Seventh Heaven.
One firm warning however; although the Beach is a broad and golden expanse of sand, at high tide the sea comes in at an amazing pace! I have seen people attempting to walk from the end of the Causeway and having to be picked up by boat only halfway across. A cheap ferry service is available at high tide, and going out on foot and returning by boat adds a certain something to the day — not least another photo opportunity.

One of the best known landmarks in Cornwall, St Michaels Mount sits just off the little village of Marazion. Its an island with a village and a spectacular castle at the top of a steep hill!
I was there during the winter and if you want to go have a look at this time of year, its best to ring first as they only have tours on tuesdays and fridays and its very much weather dependant because of the ferries!
The other option which I took was to wait til low tide and wander along the brick causeway myself — being very weary of the tide! I am sure the islanders wouldn’t have wanted an addition to their Island population.
The island boasts a café, a post box, a cemetery, quaint cottages as well as the castle. They recommend good footwear for the cobbled lanes and the short steep walk to the castle and there is no facilities for dogs.
During the summer the hours are 10.30 til 5.30.