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About the event

🏰 ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT TRIP

St Michael’s Mount is a tidal island just off Marazion, with a historic harbour village and a castle at the summit.

At low tide, we will walk across the causeway to the island, explore the village and climb up to the castle. As the tide rises in the afternoon, we will return to the mainland by boat.

🏰 A LITTLE HISTORY

• The Mount developed from a medieval priory founded in the 11th century.
• Fortifications were added from the late 12th century onwards.
• It later became an important defensive site, with cannon maintained into the Napoleonic Wars.

🚌 GETTING THERE

Transport is not included in your trip ticket. You will need a Cornwall Dayrider, costing £10, or £8 for students when purchased through the Transport for Cornwall app.

We will travel together on the #3 bus, leaving:

• 11:20 – The Moor, Falmouth
• 11:40 – Penryn Campus
• 13:12 – Arrive Marazion

The journey takes around 1 hour 40 minutes. The service changes from the #3 to the #2 part way through, although you can usually remain on the same bus while the service number changes.

Return journey:

• 16:57 – Depart Marazion
• 18:38 – Penryn Campus
• 18:51 – The Moor, Falmouth

If travelling separately, please meet us in Marazion at around 13:10.

Alternatively, we may take trains to Penzance (1h), then walk 40 minutes along the coast there. This also takes around 1h40m, will be at roughly the same times and costs similar. We may have to do this if there are bus strikes or disruptions.

🎟️ YOUR TICKET PURCHASED HERE INCLUDES

• Entry to St Michael’s Mount and the castle
• Return boat from the island

National Trust member?

• You can get free castle entry, so you do not need to buy a ticket from us. However, you still need to book a free admission ticket in advance here:
• https://stmichaelsmount.co.uk/plan-your-visit/book-tickets/
• Select 11 October, choose “Yes” when asked if you are a National Trust member, then complete the required details.
• Please also message us on Instagram or WhatsApp to let us know you are coming.

⚠️ ACCESSIBILITY & FOOTWEAR

Please wear sensible footwear. Paths around the island are steep, cobbled and uneven, with intermittent handrails, unguarded edges and steep drops.

Unfortunately, wheelchairs cannot access the Mount summit or castle.

The castle is also a place of worship, so inappropriate clothing, including swimwear or very revealing clothing, is not permitted.

Any questions? Reach out:

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