Thomason Foss & Mallyan Spout loop from Goathland — North York Moors National Park

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Thomason Foss & Mallyan Spout loop from Goathland — North York Moors National Park

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290

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Thomason Foss & Mallyan Spout loop from Goathland — North York Moors National Park

02:39

9.50km

180m

Hiking

Embark on the Thomason Foss & Mallyan Spout loop from Goathland, a moderate hike through the North York Moors National Park. This 5.9-mile (9.5 km) route, with an elevation gain of 601 feet (183 metres), typically takes around 2 hours and 39 minutes to complete. You will discover two impressive…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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112 m

Goathland railway station

Highlight • Historical Site

Goathland Station is one of the many ‘time warp’ railway stations along the spectacular North York Moors Railway (NYMR). Traditional, beautifully-presented and oozing charm, it feels like time stopped here …

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3.57 km

Thomason Foss

Highlight • Trail

Thomason Foss is a beautiful waterfall in an idyllic wooded ravine. The waterfall is accessed by a superb trail through the woodland. It’s well worth combining Thomason Foss with nearby …

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5.53 km

Mallyan Spout Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

With a vertical drop of 70 feet (21 m), Mallyan Spout is the tallest waterfall in the North York Moors. When you arrive at the waterfall, prepare to have your …

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9.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

2.43 km

1.52 km

574 m

184 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

2.71 km

642 m

619 m

567 m

392 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

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Comments

February 23, 2023,Thomason Foss & Mallyan Spout loop from Goathland — North York Moors National Park

Once again Komoot switched of the route I was following a couple of miles after the start, we started and finished at point B on the map.
This was one of the nicest walks we've done, although not long it can be tricky especially on the approach to the Thomason Foss waterfall at beck hole, which can only be approached …

July 15, 2023,Rundwanderung um Goathland — North York Moors National Park - Harry Potter und zwei Wasserfälle

The round proposed by Komoot is a real Komoot highlight. Very varied in a beautiful landscape. Due to the very damp weather, we saved the last part of the intended loop for the sake of our dog and went along the road back to the parking lot. The train station from the Harry Potter films is a must-see for fans …

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