St Michael’s Way is a 12.5-mile coast-to-coast pilgrimage route linking Penzance or St Ives to St Michael’s Mount, forming part of the ancient European Camino de Santiago. Historically, pilgrims arriving from Ireland at Lelant crossed Cornwall inland to avoid the perilous waters around Land’s End, departing the UK from the sacred tidal island of St Michael’s Mount. Starting with a scenic walk around Mounts Bay, walkers explore the iconic priory and fortress of St Michael’s Mount before heading inland through the bird-rich Marazion Marshes. At Ludgvan, medieval pilgrims once gathered for guides to avoid the dangers of marshland robbers. The trail then climbs steeply toward Trencrom Hill—offering panoramic views across West Cornwall—and descends through wildflower valleys to the golden beach at Carbis Bay. Finishing in St Ives, this walk completes a rewarding circular route around the Land’s End Peninsula, blending Celtic heritage, sweeping vistas, and spiritual tradition in a compact, memorable journey.