Devil’s Arrows
📍 Roecliffe Ln, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9LW, UK
About Devil’s Arrows
Standing majestically near Boroughbridge, the Devil’s Arrows are an awe-inspiring collection of prehistoric standing stones, considered among the tallest ancient monoliths in the UK. This significant historic site invites visitors to step back in time and marvel at monumental structures dating back thousands of years. With a strong Google rating of 4.3/5 stars, it's a highly regarded attraction for those interested in ancient history and unique landscapes.
The site comprises three impressive megaliths, two situated within a farmer's field and the third positioned just across a minor road. Visitors can appreciate these remarkable stones, which are believed to have once numbered up to seven, reflecting a rich and mysterious past. A helpful information board located near the small, convenient car park provides valuable insights into the history and legends surrounding these magnificent structures, offering a fascinating and respectful encounter with Yorkshire's ancient heritage.
Visiting Information
The Devil's Arrows are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing for visits at any time. There is a small number of convenient parking bays available for visitors. Please note that the site does not have a wheelchair accessible entrance. Payment options are not provided.
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📍 Roecliffe Ln, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9LW, UK
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Showing 5 of 206 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.
These magnificent ancient monoliths, the second tallest in the UK after the Rudstone monolith are just off the A1 at Boroughbridge. Fully accessible all day with their own parking bay! Two are in a field and the third is over a minor road.
A very impressive set of prehistoric standing stones, 2 are in a farmers field so treat the area with respect & stick to the pathways & there’s another stone by the road, apparently there were more stones originally, some stories say maybe up to 7 stones. There’s an info board by small car park for 3 cars nearby. We stopped here for a drink & sarni break from driving home from up north & I’m so glad we did, so much better than the services or a lay-by
Myself and my wife visited this site just before dusk today on our way home from Studley Royal Deer Park. Very impressive megaliths, with a helpful information sign nearby and a small number of convenient parking bays. Unfortunately, our visit was marred by the appearance of several pitch-black orbs which descended abruptly as though from a great height, circling overhead, each emitting deep (almost subsonic) harmonic drones. One of the objects broke from the group and approached me, before vanishing - along with its companion ‘crafts’ - quite into thin air. Since arriving home (after a thankfully uneventful drive) I have - apparently - on several occasions blacked out, only to come to speaking in a deep guttural accent quite unlike my normal voice. Most of what I’ve said so far while in this mysterious state has - my wife tells me - been unintelligible, though the phrase ‘it is awake’ was heard at one point. Not sure we’ll hurry back to this location.
Very impressive stones but facilities are poor and unpleasant. There's a few parking spaces, but no access path to 2 of the 3 stones. Owner of field the two are in has dumped very smelly muck yards from the stones so even viewing them from a distance is unpleasant. I've given this only 3 stars as I dont think the stones are being given the respect they deserve. 3.5k years old and visitors are treated like an inconvenience. Having been to Avebury this weekend im sad to see these in this sorry state.
Amazing old monument. There are 3 remaining stones. There’s a little car park for 4 cars. There’s an info board. The biggest stone is across the main road and easily accessible, the other two stones are out in the field. Awesome place to stop by on a journey to take a look.