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Land's End

American  

noun

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


Land's End British  

noun

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

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Mr Hargreaves said he had already planned his next challenge with his friend, to ride a tandem bike with wheelie bins attached, from Land's End in Cornwall to John O'Groats in Scotland.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

David Hocking, of Land's End Landmark, said the fog horn issue was "a bit of a talking point and conversation starter" in the area.

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

Zenyatta was shipped back to Hollywood Park for a few weeks, then returned to Kentucky and Land’s End Farm, about 40 minutes up the road from where she barely missed her perfect 20-0.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2023

Wearing ship, they stood once more for the coast, and before night sighted the Land’s End.

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