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Yorkshire And The Humber

Malham Cove

Natural Monuments

Yorkshire And The Humber

Malham

Malham Cove

Recommended by 682 hikers out of 685

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Location: Malham, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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

8.14km

02:16

140m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Janet's Foss – Malham Cove Limestone Pavement loop from Kirkby Malham

21.2km

05:54

400m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Janet's Foss – Malham Cove Limestone Pavement loop from Kirkby Malham

21.7km

06:03

400m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

November 13, 2018

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 white limestone cliffs are utterly breathtaking.

Over the last 1.5 million years, Malham was covered with huge sheets of glacial ice at least three times. As these glaciers ground over the landscape, they sculpted many awe-inspiring spectacles, including Malham Cove.

Tom

October 5, 2018

A fantastic place to visit, plenty of parking, couple of good village pubs, Janet Foss waterfall is nearby, along with Gordale Scar, plenty to keep you entertained all day. Beware the steps to the top of the cove :)

The Wandering Fiona

May 11, 2022

Stunning rock face to walk to. I learnt that it used to be a waterfall which carved the rock however the water goes under the rocks and out of the bottom now.

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Elevation 280 m

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Location: Malham, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Malham Cove

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

2. Janet's Foss – Malham Cove Limestone Pavement loop from Kirkby Malham

3. Janet's Foss – Malham Cove Limestone Pavement loop from Kirkby Malham

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