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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2026 · 9 MIN

St Ives: St Michael's Mount and the Harbour's End

from United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes · host Oliver Hughes

On day seven in St Ives, Oliver takes the coast path to St Michael's Mount, explores the tidal island's castle and gardens, and returns for an evening at the harbourside. He reflects on the town's summer crowds, the real costs of a day out, and the practicalities of tide times and park-and-ride. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United Kingdom: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United Kingdom guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penzance, St Erth, Carbis Bay, Lelant, Lelant Saltings, Porthminster Beach. Covered: St Michael's Mount visit and tide logistics, St Ives Bay Line train and park-and-ride, Summer crowds and Bank Holiday planning, Cost of a day out in St Ives, Coastal walking and swimming, Evening dining and pub culture. Chapters:00:00 Downalong00:54 St Erth01:51 Marazion03:52 Penzance04:55 Porthminster Beach06:32 The Sloop Inn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #StMichaelsMount #UKTravel #CornwallCoast #StIvesBay #BritishSeaside #SummerHoliday #CornishFood #Art #CoastPath #TravelPodcast #UKHoliday #TideTimes #BeachSwim #StIvesTheatre #HarbourLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/

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