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Olympic Torch Route in England,Wales, Scotland & N.Ireland

The Olympic Torch Relay will start at Land's End on Saturday 19 May 2012. The Flame will then visit locations across the UK before reaching London on Saturday 21 July.

The evening celebrations of the Olympic Torch Relay will feature a variety of entertainment and shows, each unique to the community putting on the event. 

The host towns and cities are working on exactly what and where the celebrations will be and how best to involve local people, as well as welcoming people around the UK and the world to join the celebration in some way. More details will be released later in the year, including information on how you can get involved: come back to these pages to find out more.

Where is it taking place?

The Olympic Torch Relay will help shine a light on the whole of the UK – from dynamic urban areas to places of outstanding natural beauty.

Evening celebrations in towns and cities will show off the best of the local area, bringing people together to mark the Olympic Flame's arrival.

Spreading the excitement of London 2012

Lit in Greece, the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK on 18 May 2012.

Representing peace, unity and friendship, the Flame will be carried by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers during the Olympic Torch Relay.

As it makes its way across the UK on a 70-day journey it will bring the excitement of the Games to everyone.

Nominate a Torchbearer

We're looking for 8,000 truly inspirational people across the UK to carry the Olympic Flame.

Individuals whose personal stories have the power to inspire millions of people watching the Olympic Torch Relay around the world.

Nominate someone you know to be a Torchbearer and give them their moment to shine.

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