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

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.

Tidal Information

CAUSEWAY OPENING 
(all tide times are approximate, please call 01736 710265
for accurate on-the-day information)

Monday 30 January

Causeway opens at 13:35

Causeway closes at 17:25

Tuesday 31 January

Causeway opens at 14:40

Causeway closes at 17:55

Wednesday 1 February

Causeway opens at 16:10

Causeway closes at 18:30

Thursday 2 February

Causeway closes at 06:45

Causeway opens at 17:35

Friday 3 February

Causeway closes at 08:25

Causeway opens at 18:30

Saturday 4 February (Castle & Island Closed)

Causeway closes at 10:05

Causeway opens at 19:05

Sunday 5 February

Causeway opens at 07:20

Causeway closes at 11:20

 

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. One-way fares are £1.50 for adults / £1 for children, and 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.  

By Car & Bicycle (parking)

Parking is easy – there are two seafront car parks (fee payable) in the village 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  

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.