Land’s End

Land’s End is a headland on the Penwith peninsula in Cornwall, about 13 km west-south-west of Penzance at the western end of the A30. It is regarded as the westernmost point of mainland England, though not of mainland Britain. The granite cliffs are about 268 to 275 million years old. Just over 1.6 km offshore lie the Longships, a group of rocky islets with a lighthouse. The westernmost promontory is called Dr Syntax’s Head. It is about 1,349 km by road to John o’ Groats, and many long-distance journeys begin or end here.

The site is home to the “Land’s End Landmark” visitor complex, with shops, places to eat and attractions, as well as the well-known signpost, where you can have your photo taken for a fee. Access to the coast is free once you have parked; there is a charge for the car park. The South West Coast Path passes through here, leading for example to Sennen Cove or Porthgwarra.