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Marazion to Penzance

Marazion to Penzance

A circular walk around Mount's Bay where the remains of the prehistoric forest that surrounded St Michael's Mount can still occasionally be seen on very low tides after storms

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either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.39) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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A circular walk around Mount's Bay where the remains of the prehistoric forest that surrounded St Michael's Mount can still occasionally be seen on very low tides after storms

Highlights

  • Views over Mount's Bay and St Michael's Mount
  • Sandy beach at Marazion
  • Historic port town of Penzance
  • Optional diversion to Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
  • Option to visit St Michael's Mount after the walk

Considerations

  • At high tide, if there is a strong onshore wind and a swell, copious amounts of sea spray can be blown across the sea-front path.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 102
  • Distance: 6 miles/9.7 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy
  • Recommended footwear: walking shoes, or trainers in summer
  • No stiles: ✓
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

Location

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Beaches

Pubs on or near the route

  • The Coldstreamer Inn
  • The Longboat Inn
  • The Mexico Inn
  • The One and All

Adjoining walks

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.39) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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