An island adrift from West Cornwall’s coastline
A cobbled causeway to St Michael’s Mount meets the pearly sands of Marazion, where there are two car parks within easy reach of the beach and slipway.
On Foot - the Causeway
At low tide, follow the footsteps of pilgrims and giants as you cross the historic causeway to St Michael’s Mount. Starting from the beachfront Godolphin Arms Hotel in the town of Marazion, it takes just minutes to walk across the bay from the mainland to the island.
Daily causeway opening times can be found below.
Tidal Information
The below gives information on causeway opening times where you are able to walk across to St Michael's Mount. If you miss the opening or closing of the causeway, regular boats take visitors back and forth from St Michael's Mount every day for a small fee.
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CAUSEWAY OPENING |
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Monday 20 May |
Causeway closes at 09:20 |
Causeway opens at 18:10 |
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Tuesday 21 May |
Causeway closes at 10:35 |
Causeway opens at 18:55 |
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Wednesday 22 May |
Causeway closes at 11:40 |
Causeway opens at 19:40 |
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Thursday 23 May |
Causeway opens at 08:00 |
Causeway closes at 12:35 |
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Friday 24 May |
Causeway opens at 08:45 |
Causeway closes at 13:35 |
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Saturday 25 May (Castle & Island Closed) |
Causeway opens at 09:35 |
Causeway closes at 14:24 |
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Sunday 26 May |
Causeway opens at 10:15 |
Causeway closes at 15:05 |
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Monday 27 May |
Causeway opens at 11:05 |
Causeway closes at 15:50 |
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Tuesday 28 May |
Causeway opens at 11:55 |
Causeway closes at 16:45 |
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Wednesday 29 May |
Causeway opens at 12:50 |
Causeway closes at 17:25 |
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Thursday 30 May |
Causeway opens at 13:50 |
Causeway closes at 18:15 |
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Friday 31 May |
Causeway opens at 15:00 |
Causeway closes at 19:35 |
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Saturday 1 June (Castle & Island Closed) |
Causeway closes at 07:50 |
Causeway opens at 16:15 |
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Sunday 2 June |
Causeway closes at 08:50 |
Causeway opens at 17:30 |
By Boat
Hop aboard for a boat ride to the ancient harbour at St Michael’s Mount. At high tide during spring, summer and autumn, frequent motorboats putter back and forth between the Mount and three landing points along the shore at Marazion.
The car park attendant will inform you which landing point (either Chapel Rock, Top Tieb or Gwelva) to use according to the tide.
For information on tides or to get more detailed information on which landing point is in operation, please call 01736 710265.
Please note: occasionally boat operations are affected or cancelled due to adverse weather and sea conditions.
Boat Fares
One-way fares are £2.00 for adults / £1 for children
By Car & Bicycle (Parking)
Parking is easy – there are two seafront car parks (fees payable) in the town of Marazion. As you approach the town from the west (the sea will be on your right), the Folly Field car park and the Slipway car park are right next to the beach, facing St Michael’s Mount.
Bicycle racks are provided in the Slipway car park and to plan your cycle route visit www.cycle-route.com
Overnight parking is allowed for motorhomes in Slipway Car-Park (fee payable).
From North Cornwall & the A30
Follow the A30 past Hayle and towards Penzance. About a mile after the village of Crowlas, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout, signposted to Marazion. At the junction with the main road turn left. This road takes you into Marazion.
From Penzance
Follow the A30 east, and about 3 miles out of Penzance take the third exit at the roundabout, signposted Marazion. Follow this road and turn left at the junction with the main road. This road takes you into Marazion.
From Helston & The Lizard
Take the A394 from Helston towards Penzance. After about 9 miles, go straight over the roundabout (ignore the left-hand exit signposted Marazion). Follow this road to a further roundabout and take the 1st exit, signposted Marazion. Continue along this road until the junction with the main road, where you turn left. This road takes you into Marazion.
