Granite Cobbles

• Dense granite for durable driveways
• Neat 100x100 and 200x100 cobble sizes
• Granite edging stones for patios and paths
• Silver grey and black granite stone edges
• Works with porcelain and natural stone paving
• Ideal for borders steps thresholds and kerbs

Granite cobbles have a naturally granular texture and tight grain that reads as clean and contemporary close up, while still giving enough variation across a larger area to feel interesting. Typical colours include silver grey, mid grey and deep charcoal, with subtle speckling from the crystals within the stone that catches light on bright days. When used as granite edging stones around a patio or path, those tones frame planting and gravel without distracting from them, so borders and beds still feel soft.

In driveways and courtyards, granite cobblestone brings a traditional European feel, especially where the layout follows gentle curves or fans. Many UK schemes now combine granite cobbles with porcelain paving or sawn sandstone, using a band of cobbles to break up larger slabs or to mark parking bays and thresholds. Because granite is a dense, robust stone, granite cobbles for sale in standard 100x100 sizes work as both edging granite borders and full surfaces when laid on the right base.

This mix of crisp geometry and natural variation also works well in small spaces. A single row of granite cobble setts can create a visual line that tidies up the edge of a terrace or lawn, while a double row can define a path edge or change of material. For customers who want a modern look without something too smooth, granite cobbles and granite stone edges sit comfortably between rustic tumbled sandstone setts and ultra-uniform porcelain edging setts.

Granite cobbles suit anyone who wants long term durability, a defined edge and a look that works across both classic and contemporary designs. They are particularly popular for driveways and turning areas because granite is strong enough to cope with regular vehicle traffic when the depth and base are specified correctly, and the small unit size helps spread loads and resist movement. In UK weather, granite cobbles cope well with freeze thaw cycles and heavy rain. Many granite cobbles for sale are supplied with a textured or flamed surface to support grip underfoot, and the small joints between cobbles also help with drainage away from main paving runs.

What is the difference between cobbles and setts? Traditionally, a cobble or cobblestone was a naturally rounded stone from a river or beach, while a sett is a quarried block cut or split to a squarer shape. n modern landscaping, the terms granite cobbles, granite setts and cobblestone granite are often used interchangeably for the same cut granite units, so you will see both names used across UK suppliers. On this page we treat granite cobbles and granite setts as the same practical product family, concentrating on how they perform and look rather than strict historical naming.

Most granite cobbles for edging and paving are cut in compact formats such as 100 x 100 cubes or 200 x 100 rectangles, with deeper blocks around 80 to 100 mm thick used for heavy duty driveways and kerbs. These granite cobble setts can be hand cropped for a more rustic edge or sawn and flamed for a precise, modern look with a lightly textured surface that keeps them comfortable underfoot.

Layouts vary from simple soldier course borders, where granite cobbles are lined up along a patio edge, through to more intricate patterns such as stretcher bonds and fans across full courtyards. Granite setts edging can run as a single line around a terrace, wrap each step as a nosing detail, or sit between two materials as a neat transition. Where you want a strong visual frame to a porcelain terrace, pairing our granite cobbles with the main porcelain range gives you that extra definition without fighting the colour. For driveways, thicker granite cobbles and deeper granite kerbs provide both structure and visual cues. A double row of cobble granite across a threshold can mark parking zones or entrance lines, while kerb style granite edging stones keep gravel and soil off the main surface. With options that include silver grey and black granite cobbles, you can match back into our wider Granite Paving collection, or blend with limestone and sandstone cobbles and edging on neighbouring paths and beds.

Choosing granite cobbles from Paving Stones Direct means buying from a specialist who understands how cobbles and edging stones perform in UK projects. Our range brings together practical formats and popular colours, so you can specify granite cobbles for patios, drives and paths alongside complementary Granite Paving, Porcelain Paving and other Cobbles & Edging options without worrying about abrupt changes in tone or finish.

We focus on consistent, quality checked stock, so crates of granite cobbles and granite setts for sale arrive ready for installers to work with, with reliable sizing and finish within each product line. Our team can talk you through options for granite edging stones, from simple 100x100 granite setts edging around small patios through to deeper granite kerbs for driveways and dropped edges. Nationwide delivery and clear product information make it straightforward to get granite cobbles direct to your site, and our support team is here to help with any pre order questions. For help choosing Granite Cobbles or planning your layout, call 0333 321 5091 or email sales@pavingstones.co.uk.