List of extreme points of England facts for kids
England is a country full of interesting places, but have you ever wondered where its very edges are? These special spots are called extreme points. They are the places that are farther north, south, east, or west than any other part of England. We also look at the highest mountain and the lowest dip in the land. Finding these points helps us understand the geography of England better.
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England's Farthest Reaches
Let's explore the very edges of England, including its many islands. These points mark the absolute limits of the country in each direction.
Northernmost Points
The most northern spot in England is a place called Marshall Meadows Bay in Northumberland. It's right on the border with Scotland. The closest village, also called Marshall Meadows, is the most northern settlement.
- Northernmost point: Marshall Meadows Bay, Northumberland at 55°48′N 2°02′W / 55.800°N 2.033°W
- Northernmost village: Marshall Meadows, Northumberland at 55°48′N 2°02′W / 55.800°N 2.033°W
Southernmost Points
Heading south, the very tip of England (including islands) is Pednathise Head. This tiny rocky outcrop is part of the Western Rocks, which are part of the Isles of Scilly. The most southern village is St Agnes, also in the Isles of Scilly.
- Southernmost point: Pednathise Head, Western Rocks at 49°51′N 6°24′W / 49.850°N 6.400°W
- Southernmost village: St Agnes, Isles of Scilly at 49°53′N 6°20′W / 49.883°N 6.333°W
Westernmost Points
To the west, the farthest point is Crim Rocks, another part of the Isles of Scilly. These are small rocks sticking out of the sea. The village of St Agnes, which is the southernmost, is also the westernmost settlement in England.
- Westernmost point: Crim Rocks, Isles of Scilly at 49°53′N 6°27′W / 49.883°N 6.450°W
- Westernmost village: St Agnes, Isles of Scilly at 49°53′N 6°21′W / 49.883°N 6.350°W
Easternmost Points
On the eastern side, the farthest point is Lowestoft Ness in Suffolk. This small piece of land sticks out into the North Sea. The town of Lowestoft itself is the most eastern settlement in England.
- Easternmost point: Lowestoft Ness, Suffolk at 52°29′N 1°46′E / 52.483°N 1.767°E
- Easternmost town: Lowestoft, Suffolk at 52°28′N 1°45′E / 52.467°N 1.750°E
England's Mainland Extremes
Now let's look at the extreme points of England's main island, without counting the smaller islands like the Isles of Scilly.
Mainland Northern and Southern Tips
The northernmost point and settlement on the mainland are the same as for all of England: Marshall Meadows Bay and Marshall Meadows in Northumberland.
- Northernmost point: Marshall Meadows Bay, Northumberland at 55°48′N 2°02′W / 55.800°N 2.033°W
- Northernmost village: Marshall Meadows, Northumberland at 55°48′N 2°02′W / 55.800°N 2.033°W
For the south, the mainland's tip is Lizard Point, Cornwall in Cornwall. The nearby village of Lizard is the most southern village on the mainland.
- Southernmost point: Lizard Point, Cornwall at 49°57′N 5°12′W / 49.950°N 5.200°W
- Southernmost village: Lizard, Cornwall at 49°57′N 5°12′W / 49.950°N 5.200°W
Mainland Western and Eastern Tips
The famous Land's End in Cornwall is the most western point on the English mainland. The small village of Sennen Cove is the westernmost settlement.
- Westernmost point: Land's End, Cornwall at 50°04′N 5°43′W / 50.067°N 5.717°W
- Westernmost village: Sennen Cove, Cornwall at 50°04′N 5°42′W / 50.067°N 5.700°W
The easternmost point and settlement on the mainland are also the same as for all of England: Lowestoft Ness and Lowestoft in Suffolk.
- Easternmost point: Lowestoft Ness, Suffolk at 52°29′N 1°46′E / 52.483°N 1.767°E
- Easternmost town: Lowestoft, Suffolk at 52°28′N 1°45′E / 52.467°N 1.750°E
Highest and Lowest Points
England also has its highest mountain and its lowest piece of land.
- Highest point: Scafell Pike, located in Cumbria. This is a popular spot for hikers!
- Lowest point: Holme Fen, found in Cambridgeshire. This area is actually below sea level.
See also
- Extreme points of the United Kingdom
- Extreme points of Europe
- Extreme points of Earth
- Geography of England
