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Janet's Foss

Natural Monuments

Yorkshire And The Humber

Malham

Janet's Foss

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Janet's Foss

Recommended by 134 hikers out of 136

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

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

6.03km

01:46

160m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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

15.6km

04:24

320m

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

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3. Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove – Malham Cove loop from Malham

16.2km

04:33

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andy

June 1, 2024

Great place for a stop

Charlie Cosh

September 27, 2024

Janet's Foss is a small waterfall close to Malham. It carries Gordale Beck over a limestone outcrop into a deep pool below. The pool was apparently traditionally used for sheep dipping, an event which drew in local village inhabitants for the social occasion.

The name Janet is believed to refer to a fairy queen reputed to inhabit a cave at the rear of the fall. Foss is a Nordic word for waterfall, still used in Scandinavia, and is presented in a number of cases in England as 'force'.

Jade

October 7, 2024

A lovely spot to take photos, have a picnic and even a wild swim dip. It's along a main hiking route over to Gordale Scar and Malham cove - well worth including on a hike.

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

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Janet's Foss

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

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

3. Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove – Malham Cove loop from Malham

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