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Malham Cove

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Malham Cove

Recommended by 696 hikers out of 699

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

    8.14km

    02:16

    140m

    140m

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

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Moderate

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    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.

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

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