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Gordale Scar Waterfall – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Malham

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Gordale Scar Waterfall – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Malham

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Gordale Scar Waterfall – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Malham

01:42

5.45km

200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 709 m for 100 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

754 m

Gordale Scar Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gordale Scar is one of the most dramatic sights in the Yorkshire Dales. The narrow canyon is dominated on either side by sheer walls of rock, hundreds of feet high, …

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2

3.01 km

Sheriff Hill

Highlight • Natural

Heading from the ascent and summit you’ll soon find yourself in the middle of more fields that look seemingly untouched, save for the traditional dry-stone walls. Reaching the signpost, follow …

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3

3.44 km

Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural Monument

Most people walk from Malham village up to the Cove using the road ways. There's actually an alternative route up past the pub, which takes you higher up. I find …

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4

4.88 km

Stridbutt Edge

Highlight • Natural

5.12 km

lynchets

Archaeological Site

6

5.41 km

Gordale Refreshments Van

Highlight • Cafe

Basic, but perfectly placed brew van for the classic Malham walk. Fine bacon and egg butty too

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B

5.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

2.19 km

176 m

129 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

1.92 km

288 m

245 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Saturday 5 September

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9°C

72 %

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