Giant's Grave

No. 38 of 4,523 in the Lake District, No. 34 for history. History, 23.4 km from Coniston, just outside the Lake District National Park.

Giant's Grave
Photo: Humphrey Bolton, CC BY-SA 2.0

An archaeological site 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 2026-10-29
Website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/index.html?curid=39084671Overture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.79 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Harbour Lights CampsiteStay, 23 km from Coniston, just outside the parkCamping
Silecroft Holiday ParkStay, 24 km from ConistonCamping
Butterflowers Holiday ParkStay, 24 km from Coniston, just outside the parkCamping
Lakeland Outdoor ClubStay, 25 km from Coniston, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Miners Arms23 km from ConistonFood and pubs
Curry Spice22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Clocktower22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Bear On The Square22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Port Haverigg Wakepark23 km from Coniston, just outside the parkRainy day
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
The Beggar's Theatre22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Millom Recreation Centre22 km from Coniston, just outside the parkRainy day