Malham Village – Janet's Foss loop from Malham

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Malham Village – Janet's Foss loop from Malham

Easy

4.8

(11)

282

hikers

Malham Village – Janet's Foss loop from Malham

01:08

4.31km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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64 m

Malham Visitor Centre Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Great place to park and not too expensive however spaces are limited and can get busy in the summer

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295 m

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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313 m

The Old Barn Malham

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a drink & snack. Just below Malham Cove with lovely views

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1.18 km

Riverside Path to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar

Highlight • Forest

A quick and easy route from Malham to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar

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2.20 km

Janet's Foss

Highlight • Natural Monument

Janets foss waterfall is a wonderful place, it can be very busy at times but get there on the right day at the right time and you have it to yourself. Do read the story on the plaque.

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2.27 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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2.62 km

Woodland Path to Janet's Foss

Highlight • Gorge

This magical woodland path leads to Janet’s Foss. The waterfall is named after the Queen of the Fairies, as it is rumoured that she lived behind the falls. The woods …

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