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Gordale Scar Waterfall

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Malham

Gordale Scar Waterfall

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Gordale Scar Waterfall

Name: Gordale Scar Waterfall
Rating: 2

Recommended by 8 people

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. Goredale Scar scramble, Malham Tarn & Malham Cove loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

11.6km

01:28

210m

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

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2. Watlowes Valley – Gordale Scar Waterfall loop from Malham

16.8km

02:00

260m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Janet's Foss Waterfall – Gordale Scar Waterfall loop from Malham

5.44km

00:40

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51m

November 13, 2022

A limestone ravine vastly dwarfing the small river that still flows down the steep sided valley. Image the size and power of the water that created it!
Once you run up the valley through the campsite the walls close in and funnel you to a short hands on scramble up next to the waterfall. This section is steep and can be slippery. Once you reach the first level up you can take the steps to the left which is a bit easier but still steep.

Oliver G

March 22, 2024

This is an awe-inspiring place that makes a great destination for a run. The trail is well surfaced making for relatively easy going until you round the final corner and the vast chasm reveals itself. Unless it's been dry and you are a confident scrambler, don't plan to continue on the footpath up the scar as you have to climb up the middle of the waterfall

dobestar

June 8, 2025

If the waterfall is gushing, I don't see how this scramble is possible without putting yourself in a whole lot of danger

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Elevation 260 m

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

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Gordale Scar Waterfall

1. Goredale Scar scramble, Malham Tarn & Malham Cove loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Watlowes Valley – Gordale Scar Waterfall loop from Malham

3. Janet's Foss Waterfall – Gordale Scar Waterfall loop from Malham

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