Season: summer
The sun burst through on a low tide at Mount’s Bay and Marazion. Summer had arrived and the beach was full of people, some gazing out at the flat, gentle water in the bay. It was an idyllic sight and a wonderful place to be, as always. As well as the delicate texture of the soft sand underfoot, there are stunning views out into Mount’s Bay and over to Penzance in the west.
Paul’s enduring love for the beach.
Season: summer
The tide was almost in at Marazion for this summer visit to Mount’s Bay. A strong, mild wind pulled at the beach artwork in front of The Godolphin Arms, featuring a maze and a spouting whale (see photo gallery). Small boats plied their way over to St Michael’s Mount, ferrying passengers who could no longer use the tide-covered causeway. The upper beach is flat here and the tide moves quickly.
Beaches, memories and the present for Dave, Ben, Kimberley and Lara.
A view to St Michael’s Mount at high tide in Marazion.
Season: winter
A brief spell of sunshine and high pressure was coming to an end. The wind whipped up the foam on the wave tops and the harbour at the Mount suddenly seemed a long way away. It was still mild though and beachgoers were enjoying the fine stretch of sand here during the respite between storms.
The beach is in John’s blood and in Maggie’s spirit.
The end of the respite from the storm, as the weather starts to change.
Season: spring
There was a moody sense of occasion for this early morning visit, enhancing the grey, silver and black colours by the shore and in the sky. The tide was well out and the causeway carried workers across to St Michael’s Mount for ongoing renovations to the castle. The low tide framed Marazion on its hillside and highlighted the sea wall that stands between it and the island. Further along the beach, camper van visitors started their day with a walk on this magical beach.
The tonic of a regular beach visit for Virginia.
A special memory on this beach for Nicole.
A moody, silver grey morning at Mount’s Bay.
Season: spring
It had been too long since my last visit to Marazion, this magical place on the east side of Mount’s Bay. Wild weather had covered the beach in kelp and St Michael’s Mount stood in relief against the black, blue and grey storm clouds that framed it. The sea was calm, the sky being the centre of attention just now during a spell of low pressure in Cornwall.
Suzanne, on coming home.
At Mount’s Bay, enjoying the calm after the storm.
Season: winter
I returned to a favourite manonabeach® beach. It was mild and misty on arrival, with the tide run perfect for showcasing the causeway to St Michael’s Mount. This is a magical location on the energising St Michael ley line, inspiring the same positive message I enjoyed during a previous visit. All you need is here and convenient for the beach at Marazion.
The causeway and Marazion, at Mount’s Bay in Cornwall.
With Moira and Sarah, who were filming for Project 12, a positive initiative for this year.
A happy young couple on their honeymoon at Mount’s Bay.
St Michael’s Mount, after the mist had cleared.
Season: autumn
This was an early visit in the manonabeach® series, blessed with bright sunshine. Mount’s Bay is set up to receive visitors. As well as the outstanding scenery of the Bay, you can park easily and toilets and shops are at hand, along with galleries, pubs and hotels. You can walk across to St Michael’s Mount at low tide or catch the amphibious vehicle at other times. The Mount is a National Trust property, with fine gardens and a castle to visit. Marazion’s promenade has access to sandy walks and there is a breakwater to sit on, where I found the young couple making their breakfast outdoors.
This chat with a young couple in the sunshine was a real pleasure. They were young and clearly thrilled by where they found themselves during an Indian summer.
A peaceful, therapeutic saunter by the water at sunny Mount’s Bay.
