Travels through England

in travel •  7 years ago 

St Michael’s Mount is a National Trust site on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a castle and medieval church that crowns the top of a rocky island. It is well worth a visit.

It is accessible from the mainland via a very old cobblestone path that is only accessible by foot at low tide. We visited during high tide so I don't have an image of the path.
During the hours of high tide you need to catch a small boat over to the castle for a small fee. The whole process was very efficient and well done. No lines, no waiting time.

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View to castle from the harbour

Access from the harbour is via a steep path. Its not too difficult but you couldn't take a wheelchair or pram. I did see several older people struggling up the hill and I was left wondering how they would return.
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Path up to castle

The castle was fascinating. The history was rich and well documented.The views from the roof were breathtaking. There was a charming children’s activity that was rewarded with a medal at the end of the self guided castle tour.

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View from the top of the castle. Check out the tried child in the right corner who is over looking through historical sites.

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Medieval Chapel that is still in use.

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Thanks for these pics, following you !

Looks really cool - love the old castles in England and all the history there.

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