Land's End is one of Britain's most famous landmarks, purely by nature of its geographical location at the Western tip of the Cornish peninsula. Its location has become the traditional starting point for journeys to John O'Groats, 874 Miles away at the North Eastern edge of the British mainland. These journeys are undertaken on foot, by bicycle, motorcycle and other means, in pursuit of personal self-discovery and to raise money for charity.

Land's End signpost

You're standing next to the famous Land's End signpost, which shows the distance in Miles to John O'Groats, New York, The Isles of Scilly and Longships lighthouse, which you can clearly see one and a half miles off the Coast. For a small fee you can have your home town added to the signpost and have your photo taken in front of it.

Land's End attractions

Land's End is a popular family attraction, providing indoor entertainments like the Doctor Who Experience as well as a decommissioned lifeboat that kids can expore, a playground and a range of gift and sweet shops. It's a great location from which to send holiday postcards - complete with Land's End Postmark.

Land's End's development as a commercial tourism location has attracted criticism for being at odds with and impairing the local environment. If you've come to Cornwall for spectacular unspoilt scenery and remote walks, you're unlikley to be impressed. If, despite this, you want to add Land's End to your itinerary, you'll enjoy it more if you arrive via the coast path from Sennen, a mile to the North.