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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

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

06:12

21.5km

430m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 30, 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 2.94 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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969 m

Riverside Path to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar

Highlight • Forest

A quick and easy route from Malham to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar

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1.70 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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2.03 km

Janet's Foss

Viewpoint

2.98 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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3.66 km

View of Gordale Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you get a stunning view of Gordale Gorge in the Yorkshire Dales. The area is known for its dramatic limestone, steep cliffs and waterfalls.

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15.6 km

Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful lake at 1,237 feet (377 metres) above sea-level, Malham Tarn is the highest marl lake in England. Formed around 10,000 years ago, it is one of only eight …

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16.3 km

Lings Plantation

Forest

19.4 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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19.6 km

Top of Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural

very slippery

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21.3 km

Malham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Malham is one of the Dales' most popular little villages. It's worth a visit just to enjoy its quaint cafes, boutiques and lovely pubs. However, the village is synonymous with …

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21.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

3.07 km

2.96 km

1.49 km

1.25 km

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.22 km

6.32 km

3.62 km

2.69 km

860 m

793 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

13°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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

Riverside Path to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar

Woodland Path to Janet's Foss

Gordale Scar Waterfall

View of Gordale Gorge

Malham Tarn

Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove

Top of Malham Cove

Malham Village

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