Land's End
The Most Westerly Point Of Mainland England, With Granite Cliffs, The Longships Lighthouse Offshore And The South West Coast Path Passing By. The Site Is A Commercial Complex Owned Privately, With A Charge For Car Parking And Attractions. The Headland Itself Can Be Reached Free By Walking On The Coast Path. · Sennen, England
Land's End is the most westerly point of mainland England, a line of granite cliffs in Cornwall with the Longships lighthouse standing offshore. The cliffs are the real attraction and they are free to walk on, but the car park and visitor complex beside them are privately owned and commercial, with fees for parking and for the paid attractions, shops and cafes. The famous signpost photograph is a paid service, and the whole complex can feel like a tourist park rather than a wild end of the land. Many people find it a little disappointing for that reason. The better way to come is on foot along the South West Coast Path from Sennen Cove, about 1.5 miles, which gives the scenery without the entry fees. It suits anyone doing the Cornish tour, coast walkers and families who like a landmark. Fog is common. Allow one to two hours, longer if you walk in. Check current parking and attraction prices before you set out, and do not expect the lighthouse to be open.
Granite cliffs at the westernmost tip of mainland England in Cornwall, beside the privately run Land's End visitor complex with a car park, shops, cafes and the signpost, about 15 km from Penzance, Sennen, England, United Kingdom
The cliffs and the coast path are open at all times and cost nothing to walk, because the path is public. The commercial complex, with its car park, shops, cafes and paid exhibitions, keeps its own opening hours, which are longer in summer and shorter in winter, and some attractions close on quiet winter days. Confirm times on the operator's website before a long drive. Parking is charged and may be metered by time or by day. The signpost photo point is staffed and runs only in certain hours. The Longships lighthouse offshore is not open to visitors. After dark the area has little lighting and the cliff paths are best avoided.