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Yorkshire Dales: Malham Cove and Gordale Scar – Walks In England’s National Parks

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Yorkshire Dales: Malham Cove and Gordale Scar – Walks In England’s National Parks

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Yorkshire Dales: Malham Cove and Gordale Scar – Walks In England’s National Parks

02:16

8.14km

140m

Hiking

The Yorkshire Dales village of Malham has an embarrassment of scenic riches. Just a short walk to the north is the magnificent, curved cliff of Malham Cove, a quite staggering display of natural limestone architecture. As if that wasn’t enough, a short stroll to the north east brings you to…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 2.73 km for 31 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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199 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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1.84 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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2.74 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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6.37 km

Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural Monument

The 230 feet (70 m) high, gently curving cliff of Malham Cove will take your breath away. A spectacular geological formation in its own right, the views from above the …

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8.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

2.88 km

1.11 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

2.45 km

969 m

374 m

148 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

24°C

8°C

2 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Yorkshire Dales: Malham Cove and Gordale Scar – Walks In England’s National Parks

Malham Village

Janet's Foss

Gordale Scar Waterfall

Malham Cove

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