ポルトガルのロカ岬はユーラシア大陸の最西端にあり、「ここに地果て、海始まる・・・」と記されていることで有名です。しかし、イギリスにランズエンド(=地の果て)という地名が存在することはあまり知られていないかと思います。
Cape Roca in Portugal is well-known as the westernmost extent of the Eurasian landmass and for its description, 'Here, where the land ends and the sea begins...', whereas not many people know that there is the place named Land's End in the UK.
The day after my 6 hour walk, I headed for Land's End because I didn't want to miss the good weather. Mistakenly driving off route, I ended up at a different start point, nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful coastline from Treen to Land's End, the most westerly point of mainland Britain.
日本では自転車日本縦断とか夏休み中に学生がしそうなことですが、こちらでは 色々な年代の人がチャレンジ、定年退職してからなんていう人もいて、活動的で驚かされます。
The signpost says 874 miles (1,407km) to John o'Groats, which is the most northerly town in mainland Scotland, and is the start or end point running through mainland Britain from southwest to northeast. It is said that cyclists take around two weeks and off-road walkers walk 1,200 miles (1,900 km) and take two or three months.
In Japan, cycling across the mainland is a sort of challenge for students during their summer holiday. Whilst here in the UK, challengers are from many age groups and some are even retired. I take my hat off to their vitality.
Thanks to the brilliant weather, my 5.5 hours walk was satisfying with stunning views. If I walk for a couple of months, it would be rainy half of the time, therefore it is better to go for an easy walk when the weather forecast is good,- I thought pathetically.
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