St Michael's Mount
Overview
From monks to a Cornish giant, the history and mythology that layer up on this rocky tidal island near Penzance is richly diverse. Whether you’re admiring the views from the medieval castle or exploring subtropical gardens, just remember to check the tide charts to discover if you’ll be visiting by causeway or by boat.
St Michael's Mount,
Marazion,
Cornwall, TR17 OHS
Nearest hostel: YHA Penzance
Please note that St Michael’s Mount is CLOSED from Sunday 29 October 2017 to Friday 16 March 2018.
St Michael’s Mount will be OPEN to visitors for the 2018 season from Sunday 18 March 2018.
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Cycling in Penzance
Explore the quieter back roads of Penwith, with their wealth of ancient sites and superb views or take an easy ride along Cycle Route 3 to St Michael's Mount.
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
The only Cornish gallery specialising in the Newlyn School artists, the museum also covers West Cornwall's social history. Visit the Gallery's website
Coasteering in Land's End
If you are looking to combine water sports with climbing then Coasteering is for you. Kernow Coasteering offer coasteering adventures on the rocky coastline close to YHA Land’s End.
Walking and Rambling in Penzance
Penzance has the best transport links in West Cornwall, giving great flexibility in choosing your route.
Watersports in Penzance
Marazion and Gwithian have regular events for both Kite and Wind Surfing.
Running in Penzance
Admittedly Cornwall is more famous for its leisurely pace of life and calorific cream teas than its enthusiasm for running!
Leach Pottery
The most famous and certainly the most influential studio pottery in the world!
St Ives
Home of the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, this wonderful seaside town has great views and sandy beaches.
Mên-an-Tol
This iconic and highly photogenic site is one of the best known megalithic structures in Britain. see the Historic Cornwall or the Wikipedia website
Climbing in Penzance
The area is famous for its granite routes, including Chair Ladder and Commando Ridge, but there are other options including the vertical wall at Gurnard's Head.
St Just-in-Penwith
This ancient Cornish mining town, Britain's most westerly town, has a wealth of artistic talent and Plain-an-Gwarry - an open air mediaeval theatre, situated near the WWII War Memorial. Nearby ther
Geevor Mine and Levant Beam Engine
7.1 miles The largest mining museum in Britain with underground tours and “gold” panning. Levant Beam Engine is a short walk away. Visit the website
Flambards
11 miles This exciting family theme park features thrill rides, historical indoor exhibitions to take you back in time, and loads of fun entertainment for kids! Visit the website
Walking and Rambling at Lands End
With footpaths heading in all directions from the hostel door, you'll soon enjoy cliff top views towards Land's End before crossing the sands of Sennen Cove, or passing Cape Cornwall and the dramatic
Climbing at Lands End
If you are looking to combine water sports with climbing then Coasteering is for you.
Watersports at Lands End
If you've never surfed before, then book a lesson at Sennen Cove - tuition, board and wetsuit hire are all available in the village. More experienced surfers will enjoy the big waves at Gwynver.