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

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

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

02:00

16.7km

260m

Running

Hard run. 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: September 10, 2026

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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 12.9 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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381 m

Malham Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

A glacial Marl lake and important wildlife habitat in a beautiful setting. Malham Tarn is managed by the National Trust.
The round the lake trail is a great fairly flat …

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941 m

Lings Plantation

Forest

7.05 km

The dry valleys between Malham Tarn and Malham cove are exiting to run up or down. The river flows underground here but used to flow through theses valleys before falling off Malham Cove in a huge waterfall.

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8.08 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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8.26 km

Top of Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural

very slippery

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8.27 km

Malham Cove Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The steps up to the Cove are a nice little challenge. Enjoyable to walk up with others, as the shared experience leads to a few 'hellos' and a little humour. …

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10.0 km

The Old Barn Malham

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a drink & snack. Just below Malham Cove with lovely views

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11.9 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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12.9 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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