Today we trekked five miles to St Michael's Mount along the coastal path.
The castle rises up rather dramatically from it's granite outcrop and is only accessible by foot for around four hours a day when the tide uncovers the causeway, allowing adults, kids and dogs to cross. (I have to mention the dogs as they accompany their families everywhere in the UK - we've seen them on the decks of riverboats, under tables in pubs and at most places where people gather.)
We reached the causeway by about 2.15 in the afternoon and around 3pm the path was dry enough to cross. We had a steep climb to the upper reaches and our leg muscles were screaming. Amazingly tropical plants abound on the island, as the granite rock heats up during the day and keeps the plants going through the cold nights - the gardens are really beautiful, as of course are the views back to the mainland.
Below is the mount from the coastal path, looking up at the castle from the island, and looking back to see the causeway with lots of people crossing. We were a bit footsore last night and had to hobble over to the Admiral Benbow pub for a few restoratives before dinner.
The castle rises up rather dramatically from it's granite outcrop and is only accessible by foot for around four hours a day when the tide uncovers the causeway, allowing adults, kids and dogs to cross. (I have to mention the dogs as they accompany their families everywhere in the UK - we've seen them on the decks of riverboats, under tables in pubs and at most places where people gather.)
We reached the causeway by about 2.15 in the afternoon and around 3pm the path was dry enough to cross. We had a steep climb to the upper reaches and our leg muscles were screaming. Amazingly tropical plants abound on the island, as the granite rock heats up during the day and keeps the plants going through the cold nights - the gardens are really beautiful, as of course are the views back to the mainland.
Below is the mount from the coastal path, looking up at the castle from the island, and looking back to see the causeway with lots of people crossing. We were a bit footsore last night and had to hobble over to the Admiral Benbow pub for a few restoratives before dinner.
Very jealous. Have seen this on British TV shows and it always has looked like an amazing place to see. Hope Admiral Benbow restored your spirits.
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