The Devil's Arrows are three standing stones just outside Boroughbridge and next to the A1. The stones are millstone grit, thought to have been sourced at Plumpton Rocks near Knaresborough, about 9 miles away.

Legend has it that the Devil hurled the stones at nearby Aldborough but they fell short and they landed here. The tallest is 22.5ft, which is taller than stonehenge and the tallest standing stone in the UK after the monolith at Rudstone. It is believed there was once five stones but the fifth was removed in the hope that treasure was buried at its base.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 30 m

Weather

Today

Saturday 25 October

9°C

5°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Boroughbridge High Street

St. Robert's Cave and Sculptures on Abbey Road

Bilton Greenway

Roecliffe Village

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Spofforth Castle Ruins

Harland Way (Wetherby Railway Path)

Quiet Country Lane

Helperby Village

Boroughbridge Weir and Canal

Sunrise Over the Vale of York

View of Sutton Bank

The Devil's Arrows

1. Ripon Loop to the Vale of York

2. Boroughbridge High Street – Roecliffe Village loop from Knaresborough

3. Ripon Market Place Obelisk – Boroughbridge High Street loop from Ripon

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️