THE Olympic flame will arrive in the United Kingdom from Greece on May 19, 2012 and its 70-day relay will start at Land’s End in Cornwall.
It is expected to travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and individuals their moment to shine as the Olympic Flame comes to a place near them. The relay will arrive in Weymouth and Portland on July 12 for an evening celebration event and continue on to Bournemouth the following day.
The flame will be carried across the UK by 8,000 inspirational torchbearers and once a more detailed route is confirmed later this year, it is estimated that 95 per cent of the population will be within a one-hour journey time of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
It will arrive at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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