Now, as you will discover shortly, St. Michael's Way actually skirts around
the base of Trencrom Hill and, so, there is no need to ascend to the summit.
But if you've got the time (or are only doing part of the walk) you really
should do.
Why?
Because it's there, of course. And because it gives you the best elevated
view of the peninsula that you can get.
According to local legend a giant used to live on Trencrom Hill, as did one
on St. Michael's Mount. One day the giant on St. Mike's Mount wanted to borrow a
hammer and so asked the giant on Trencrom to chuck it to him.
Unfortunately, back at Mont Saint Michel, Mrs. Giant decided to make an
untimely intervention. Blinded by looking into the sun she failed to spot the
flying tool and copped it straight in the mush thus rendering her into Mrs.
Ex-Giant.
Her hubby buried her near the Causeway and fetched a large stone from
elsewhere and laid it over her grave. The Great Hogus (I kid you not) at
Marazion [See later on] is said to be a type of stone encountered nowhere else
in the area.
Any truth in the story then? Well, it was told to me by legendary local
raconteur, Harding Laity, and he has been round long enough to have possibly
witnessed the incident!
Meanwhile, enjoy the view (just don't chuck any tools about).