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Gordale Scar Waterfall – Janet's Foss loop from Malham

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Malham

Gordale Scar Waterfall – Janet's Foss loop from Malham

Hard

4.0

(2)

10

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Gordale Scar Waterfall – Janet's Foss loop from Malham

01:36

5.24km

170m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 2, 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 602 m for 100 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camping Site

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1

647 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, with Gordale Beck tumbling through the rocky ravine. The scramble is challenging and quite technical in places, so take care and watch your step.

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2

1.30 km

Gordale Scar campsite

Highlight • Gorge

Leaving asphalt behind, Cowden Flats should come into view as you begin to approach Gordale Scar campsite. Taking its name from what many dub a crown jewel of the Yorkshire Dales, as the tents disappear behind you the gorge — or scar — will become visible, a site that has been a source of inspiration for countless writers, artists and thinkers over the years.

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3

1.64 km

Janet's Foss

Highlight • Natural Monument

Janets foss waterfall is a wonderful place, it can be very busy at times but get there on the right day at the right time and you have it to yourself. Do read the story on the plaque.

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4

1.70 km

Janet's Foss

Highlight • Forest

Janet's Foss is a beautiful waterfall nestled among trees on the footpath from Malham Village to Gordale Scar. You can splash around in the waterfall and its plunge pool, making it a popular spot, especially at peak times (weekends, warm weather, bank holidays etc).

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5

2.40 km

Stridbutt Edge

Highlight • Natural

6

5.10 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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5.24 km

End point

Camping Site

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.28 km

1.69 km

962 m

188 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

1.76 km

879 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (210 m)

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