Pillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' Graves

No. 1264 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 636 for history. History, 6.2 km from Malham.

A group of pillow mounds east of Friars Head, locally known as the Giants' Graves, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Eshton Road Caravan ParkStay, 8.9 km from Malham, just outside the parkCamping
Threaplands Caravan & Camping ParkStay, 3.7 km from GrassingtonCamping
Wood Nook Caravan & Camping ParkStay, 3.0 km from GrassingtonCamping
Eshton Road Caravan SiteStay, 8.9 km from Malham, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Old Swan Inn9.1 km from Malham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Castle Inn12 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Tempest Arms13 km from Malham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Victoria1.9 km from MalhamFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
The Big Shoot6.9 km from Malham, just outside the parkRainy day
The Mart Theatre13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Spirit Of Pilates12 km from Grassington, just outside the parkRainy day
Escape Health Club13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkRainy day

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