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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HM Coastguard contacted the crew to confirm their identities and it was revealed the boat was a team of charity rowers attempting to travel from Land's End, Cornwall, to John O'Groats, Scotland.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

The team of four had set off from Land's End on 25 July headed north into the Irish Sea before bad weather forced them to stop at Milford Haven in Wales.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 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

The heel is the curious projection of the Lizard, and the toe is Land's End.

From Cornwall by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

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