Cape Cornwall

Cape Cornwall is a small headland in Cornwall, England, four miles north of Land's End near the village St Just. The cape is the point at which Atlantic currents split, either going south up the English Channel, or north into the Bristol Channel and Irish Sea.

Related Topics:
Headland - Cornwall - England - Mile - Land's End - St Just - Atlantic - English Channel - Bristol Channel - Irish Sea

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The cape was once thought to be the most westerly point in mainland Britain, however following accurate surveying, Lands End was found to be the most westerly point.

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Almost entirely owned by the National Trust, there is a National Coastwatch look out on the seaward side. Many have criticised the National Trusts objections to various proposed developments near to Cape Cornwall to provide some form of tourist infrastructure. The only tourist infrastructure at present is a car park (owned by the National Trust incidentally) and a public toilet and fast food van which close over the winter.

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During the winter months there are few visitors and many take advantage of the steep, gravel covered car park to practice handbrake turns.

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