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Malham Cove and Gordale Scar loop from Malham — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Malham Cove and Gordale Scar loop from Malham — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Kristine planned a hike

April 11, 2026

Malham Cove and Gordale Scar loop from Malham — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Hard

02:19

7.81km

3.4km/h

210m

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Overview

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

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 4.85 km for 28 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.06 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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4.85 km

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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6.10 km

Woodland Path to Janet's Foss

Highlight • Gorge

This magical woodland path leads to Janet’s Foss. The waterfall is named after the Queen of the Fairies, as it is rumoured that she lived behind the falls. The woods …

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7.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

1.04 km

856 m

530 m

215 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

2.25 km

1.22 km

946 m

939 m

151 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Malham Cove and Gordale Scar loop from Malham — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove

Gordale Scar Waterfall

Woodland Path to Janet's Foss

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