View of Malham village – Malham Village loop from Airton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Airton

View of Malham village – Malham Village loop from Airton

Moderate

4.6

(5)

hikers

View of Malham village – Malham Village loop from Airton

02:26

9.12km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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370 m

Town End Farm Shop Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food and drink

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1.62 km

Hanlith Wood

Forest

2.35 km

View of Malham village

Highlight • River

What a cracking view on a sunny day down into the charming village of Malham in the Yorkshire Dales. The Pennine Way runs alongside the River Aire here.

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4.24 km

The Lister Arms

Highlight • Pub

A nice pub with outdoor seating area

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4.30 km

Malham Village Hall

Highlight • Settlement

A good place to start different walks from

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4.33 km

Drinking water tap

Highlight • Rest Area

Water bottle fits well in the opening.

Public toilet is also around the corner.

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4.42 km

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 two of the national park's most stunning beauty spots.

Firstly, there's Malham Cove, an extraordinary 230-foot (70 m) curved limestone cliff that's much loved by hikers and rock climbers alike. Then, there's the great cleft of Gordale Scar. This spectacular limestone gorge and its tumbling waterfall was thought to be the inspiration behind JRR Tolkien's Helm's Deep.

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