St Michael's Way Stages
The St Michael's Way in 3 stages — detailed stage-by-stage guide with distances, descriptions and accommodation for each section of the 12.5 miles pilgrimage through Cornwall.
The St Michael's Way is divided into 3 walking stages, covering the 12.5 miles route through Cornwall. Each stage ends at a town or village where you can find accommodation, rest, and prepare for the next day's walk.
Use our stage-by-stage St Michael's Way guide below to plan your walk, then use our route planning tool to book accommodation at each stage.
Stage-by-stage guide
Stage 1: Lelant to Carbis Bay (3 miles). Begin at Lelant Church, where St Euny is buried, cross the golf links to the coast path past St Euny's Well, and follow the dunes and Porth Kidney Sands to Carbis Bay. View accommodation and details for the Lelant to Carbis Bay stage.
Stage 2: Carbis Bay to Trencrom Hill (4 miles). Continue past St Ives and climb through the lanes above the town to the Knill Monument, then follow Laity Lane past the Beersheba standing stone onto Trencrom Hill. View accommodation and details for the Carbis Bay to Trencrom Hill stage.
Stage 3: Trencrom Hill to St Michael's Mount (5.5 miles). Descend from the hill fort — the traditional Mount Joy, where the destination first comes into view — and cross the peninsula by way of Ludgvan to the causeway at Marazion and St Michael's Mount. View accommodation and details for the Trencrom Hill to St Michael's Mount stage.
Accommodation by stage
Each stage of the St Michael's Way ends at a town where you'll need overnight accommodation. The key towns are St Ives, Hayle, Marazion, Penzance. Use our route planning tool to find and book pilgrim-friendly places to stay at each stage of your walk.
Book accommodation in advance, especially during summer months and weekends. Some stages have limited options, so planning ahead is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stages are there on the St Michael's Way?
The St Michael's Way has 3 stages, covering the 12.5 miles route. Each stage ends at a town or village with accommodation options.
Which stage is the longest on the St Michael's Way?
Stage lengths vary across the St Michael's Way. Check the stage-by-stage guide above for distances, and plan your daily walking distance accordingly.
Where do I find accommodation for each stage?
Use our route planning tool to find pilgrim-friendly accommodation at each stage of the St Michael's Way. The key towns for overnight stops are St Ives, Hayle, Marazion, Penzance.
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