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St Michael's Way 2004 - Lelant to Marazion

 • Cornwall's 12-mile pilgrim route
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Ludgvan graveyard

Resting in peace: The graveyard of Ludgvan Church
Ludgvan Church

Brooding presence: The church is made of characteristic Cornish granite, absorbing the light at dusk
Walking on by

Obvious signs of dusk: We get a timely reminder that we'd better get a move on.
The Mount approaching

Welcome evidence: Here's visual proof that we're closing in on our destination
Plantation

Pine plantation: We're approaching the low-lying land between Ludgvan and Marazion.
Crossing the A30

Crossing the A30: This was very, very much easier than we had expected
Look both ways!

The Tufty Club: Hours of walking on silent footpaths leaves you ill-prepared for this sort of thing
Marazion Marshes

Webbed feet: We weren't expecting this marshy section, but it was lovely - a real change of scene
Signs of spring

Signs of spring: These trees are blossoming - we did the walk towards the end of March
Mainline rail tracks

Oh bloody hell! This the unmanned crossing over the mainline rail tracks to London, where the Intercity runs...
Coastal wetlands

Marazion marshes: Beautiful, full of wildlife and a highly-recommended spot to visit
Just one small problem..

So, what now? This is supposed to be a footbridge - you can either jump over or walk round the long way
St Michael's Mount

Mount, shell and gorse A distinctive waymark, ever-present gorse and one of Cornwall's most famous sights
Marazion welcomes you

Close to the end: The walk now is along the seafront
The causeway

Journey's end: Now all we have to do is walk more than two miles back to Penzance in time to beat the parking wardens...
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