Cape Cornwall Chimney

That distinctive red and white striped chimney stack rising from the cliffs near Penzance is all that remains of Cornwall's copper mining heritage. The chimney itself - properly called a stack - once drew fumes from the Levant Mine workings below, and it's become one of the county's most recognisable landmarks. You can walk right up to it along the coastal path, and on clear days the views west towards Land's End are genuinely good. The surrounding cliffside is rough moorland, windswept and dramatic, with the Atlantic crashing below. Most people spend twenty minutes up there - it's not a destination in itself, more a brilliant viewpoint and a tangible reminder of how this coastline once drove the entire regional economy. History buffs will find it more interesting than casual visitors, though the walk itself is pleasant enough and the photo opportunity is obvious. The site is free and accessible year-round, though winter gales can make it a bit exposed. If you're based at Roselands Caravan Camping Park or Lands End Camping & Glamping, it's an easy detour on a coastal walk. Combine it with a proper look at the industrial archaeology elsewhere on the peninsula, or simply use it as an excuse to get out on the cliffs and enjoy the raw Cornish coastline. Allow an hour if you want to potter, fifteen minutes if you're just after the snapshot.