LAND'S END

With its poetic, evocative name, Land's End is Cornwall's other famous headland, along with Lizard Point. This is not the most southerly, but the most westerly point in the whole country, offering a wider, more jagged panorama. Spectacular views of the surrounding cliffs, facing the open Atlantic. It's a pity that the site is so overdeveloped for tourism, with several buildings including a small, typically English amusement complex. The best thing to do is simply to park in the (paying) parking lot and head straight for the coast, avoiding all the unnatural attractions, especially in the off-season when the area is not very busy. A famous (very) long-distance hiking route starts here, linking Land's End to John's O' Groats, the last village in north-west Scotland. Nicknamed the "End to End", it covers more than 1,400 km and attracts mainly cyclists, but also a few hikers ready to cross the length of Great Britain... Arm yourself with binoculars, and you'll be able to see gannets diving right before your eyes. Land's End is one of the most dangerous places for boats to pass through, with its jutting rocks. In all, more than 37 shipwrecks have occurred at this very spot. Explanatory panels explain the dangers of these tumultuous, rocky waters. Take your time, watch the waves and enjoy the fresh air.