"Land's End" United Kingdom Tourist Trap Tip by Geoff_Wright

Land's End lies at the extreme western end of Cornwall, at the end of the main A 30 road. The coastal scenery here is spectacular and this in itself is a 'Tourist Trap' in the nicest sense of the meaning. However, the whole area has been rather spoilt by trashy development of what I would call a semi-themepark, which is not in keeping with the beauty of the spectatular beauty of the place!

I first new of Land's End's beauty in the early 1960's when I cycled there from my home in Surrey at the age of 15. At that time there was an hotel, and the famous 'First and Last House', which was a small gift shop and cafe. Today, there is a large childrens' play area, lots of gift shops, and a huge car park on the cliff-top, which, the last time I visited, they wanted an extortionate amount of money from you to use. We just turned around and drove straight out! Having said this, it would be a pity if the one-time visitor failed to see this unique part of Cornwall. Just refuse to be ripped off by the giftshops!

I believe that a local farmer has opened up a field as a car park, and charges a 'nominal fee', in order that you can park, roam, and view, without the feeling that you have been fleeced!