Land's End

　　The first leg of the 2012 London Olympics torch relay or the Olympic Games itself began at Land's End. Why was the first baton handed over here? "Land's End" literally translates to "the end of the land." The British regard this place as a symbol of the starting point for voyages. It was from here that Britain entered its "Golden Age" and became the "Empire on which the sun never sets." This is the "end of the earth" in the hearts of the British, a place used to inspire themselves and mark new beginnings in life.

　　Land's End is located at the tip of the Cornish Peninsula, surrounded by sea on three sides. It is the southernmost point of mainland Britain. From here, the distance northward to St. Govan’s Head in Scotland is 1,349 kilometers. On the sea cliffs, you can find a white wooden sign marking Land's End — this is the edge of British soil. Although not an official port, Land's End has long been imbued with symbolic significance as the departure point for Britain’s expeditions around the world, due to its unique location at the southwestern tip of England.

　　At Land's End, you won’t see the quintessentially elegant landscapes typical of England — instead, there are towering waves and howling sea winds all year round. Most visitors here take part in one of the area’s most classic and motivational tourist activities: setting up a “Land's End signpost” to mark a new direction in their own lives.

　　Land's End Reason to visit: The westernmost point of mainland Britain Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】 Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain] Province/state where the attraction is located: Conwy County Borough [Conwy County Borough]