Janet's Foss – Gordale Scar Waterfall loop from Airton

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Janet's Foss – Gordale Scar Waterfall loop from Airton

Hard

4.9

(13)

hikers

Janet's Foss – Gordale Scar Waterfall loop from Airton

05:05

18.4km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.63 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.60 km

River Aire

Lake

3.11 km

Hanlith Wood

Forest

3.84 km

View of Hanlith

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.42 km

Little Gordale Wood

Forest

6.72 km

Janet's Foss

Highlight • Forest

Janet's Foss is a beautiful waterfall nestled among trees on the footpath from Malham Village to Gordale Scar. You can splash around in the waterfall and its plunge pool, making …

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7.67 km

Gordale Scar Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gordale Scar is one of the most dramatic sights in the Yorkshire Dales. The narrow canyon is dominated on either side by sheer walls of rock, hundreds of feet high, …

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8.77 km

Archaeological Site

9.93 km

Sheriff Hill

Highlight • Natural

Heading from the ascent and summit you’ll soon find yourself in the middle of more fields that look seemingly untouched, save for the traditional dry-stone walls. Reaching the signpost, follow …

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10.4 km

Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural Monument

Most people walk from Malham village up to the Cove using the road ways. There's actually an alternative route up past the pub, which takes you higher up. I find …

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10.6 km

Top of Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural

very slippery

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10.6 km

Malham Cove Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The steps up to the Cove are a nice little challenge. Enjoyable to walk up with others, as the shared experience leads to a few 'hellos' and a little humour. …

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12.3 km

Malham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Malham is one of the Dales' most popular little villages. It's worth a visit just to enjoy its quaint cafes, boutiques and lovely pubs. However, the village is synonymous with …

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