Circle to land - Missed Approach Point question

[Superpilot]

Never been in the situation or had the chance to discuss but a spot of revision got me thinking. Consider a circle to land manoeuvre preceded by a VOR approach with Missed Approach Point (MAP) a couple of miles before the threshold of the runway associated with said VOR approach. Is there any requirement to overfly the MAP whilst on the course that was originally intended for it or do you simply proceed to the original MAP on the most suitable heading until you get there then commence the (now very messy looking) Missed Approach Procedure?

Thanks