Land's End

American

noun

a cape in Cornwall that forms the SW tip of England.

Land's End British

noun

a granite headland in SW England, on the SW coast of Cornwall: the westernmost point of England

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Marcus completed the journey from Land's End to John O'Groats on Thursday.

From BBC ● May 30, 2025

The high-pitched electronic beep is usually only heard during foggy conditions, most clearly at Land's End, and also by residents of places around the coast including Sennen and Cape Cornwall.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025

In 2021, Costa ran the length of the United Kingdom in 39 days, starting in John O’ Groats, Scotland, and finishing in Land’s End at the southern tip of England.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2024

Mr Hollis has previously tackled a Land's End to John O'Groats challenge, also using just his compass and minor roads.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2024

Observations taken that day indicated that she was about 200 miles from the Land’s End.

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