Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk

A stubby stone pillar stands on the hillside above Fowey, marking what was once a proper working mill. The Caffa Mill Obelisk is one of those Cornwall curiosities that rewards a bit of poking around - not a grand monument, but genuinely interesting if you're into industrial archaeology or just fancy a different vantage point over the estuary.

You're looking at 18th-century tin milling heritage here. The obelisk itself is fairly modest, but it sits in landscape that tells you something about how this stretch of coast actually functioned before tourism took over. The walk up from Polruan gives you proper views across the water to Fowey town itself, and on a clear day it's worth the climb for the perspective alone.

This works best if you're already exploring the Fowey area - combining it with walks along the riverside or a poke around Polruan village itself. It's not a destination in its own right, but it slots nicely into a day if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Tremeer Farm or Par Sands. Allow maybe 45 minutes if you're walking from town, including a proper look around once you get there.

Children won't find much to do beyond the walk itself, so this is more for walkers and anyone genuinely interested in Cornwall's industrial past. The lack of signage means you might need to ask locally for exact directions - that's half the charm, really. Free to visit, obviously, and you can pick your own time.