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Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove – Top of Malham Cove loop from Malham

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Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove – Top of Malham Cove loop from Malham

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Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove – Top of Malham Cove loop from Malham

02:34

20.9km

620m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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189 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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2.88 km

Cave Entrance

9.95 km

Climb out of Langcliffe

Highlight • Climb

Steep climb out of Langcliffe up through the fields. Amazing views over the dales whilst you head out on the Pennine Bridleway towards Malham

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10.2 km

Cow Close Plantation

Forest

10.8 km

Clay Pits Plantation

Forest

17.7 km

The dry valleys between Malham Tarn and Malham cove are exiting to run up or down. The river flows underground here but used to flow through theses valleys before falling off Malham Cove in a huge waterfall.

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18.7 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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18.9 km

Top of Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural

very slippery

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18.9 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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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.97 km

4.82 km

4.81 km

1.09 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

5.18 km

3.95 km

2.58 km

1.58 km

363 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

9°C

97 %

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Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove – Top of Malham Cove loop from Malham

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