Where is the most easterly point in great britain

The island is the last landmass north of the UK before reaching the north pole. The southernmost point of the UK is the island of Pednathise Head. The Island is part of the Isles of Scilly and it is uninhabited. The Westernmost point of the UK is Rockall. Rockall is an uninhabited island in the North Atlantic Ocean. The UK laid claim to the island in before incorporating it as Scottish in Ireland objected to the incorporation, but it did not also claim the island for itself.

The island is fairly small with an area of 8, sq ft and an elevation of It is also the most easterly point of England. The furthest easterly point of the town center is marked by a Euroscope marker that shows the direction and distance to other European cities and a plaque denoting the point as the most easterly point of the British Isles. The summit stands 4, ft above the sea level. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts about , ascents a year.

The northern end of the features rocky cliffs that attract rock climbers. Ness Point is believed to have been named as Britain's most easterly point in the early s, but some Kessingland villagers think new geographical surveys are required.

Rob Reid, who runs on Kessingland beach, said: "If I do this recording on my running watch, if I later look at a map it will show me out to sea, so the map line that is official is out of date.

Ness Point is marked with a plaque and markers showing distances to other places. A spokeswoman for Ordnance Survey said it was understood no new surveys were being planned. She said tide changes meant this would not always be possible on the sand bars off Kessingland. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews bbc.

Coastal area fails to make City of Culture list. UK's most easterly point to get revamp. Kessingland Parish Council. Lowestoft Town Council: The Ness. The plaque at Lowestoft's Ness Point marks its official title. The spit of sand and shingle that has been building up at Kessingland has changed the shape of the coastline, locals say.

Rob Reid said he believed the electronic maps that he used to chart his runs were now out of date.