walkingbritain banner
Virtual Book Company
spacer



Walk 2737 - The River Aire & Kirkby Malham from Malham

    

Nat Park   Yorkshire Dales
County/Area   North Yorkshire
AuthorLou Johnson
Length3.0 miles / 4.9 km
Ascent320 feet / 97 metres
Gradeeasy
Startgrid reference SD900627

Photo from the walk - The River Aire & Kirkby Malham from Malham Photo from the walk - The River Aire & Kirkby Malham from Malham Photo from the walk - The River Aire & Kirkby Malham from Malham 
Click thumbnails for larger images.

The village of Malham is popular with visitors who explore the village and make the ‘pilgrimage’ to Malham Cove. This walk goes in the opposite direction to most of the visitors and explores the Aire Valley and Malhamdale. For those staying in the area, this route is an ideal summer evening walk as you can stop for a drink in the pub in Kirkby Malham.

This walk starts from the Visitor Centre (Grid ref SD900627) located on the approach to Malham. Exit the car park onto the main road. Cross over and walk a short way towards the village centre before taking the signed footpath on your right. This path heads south in the field opposite the visitor centre and initially crosses meadows towards Kirkby Malham. In just over 500 metres the path follows goes alongside a mill race, which is followed past Scalegill Mill. Shortly after the mill there is a path junction. Fork right here and climb up the field to meet the road from Malham to Kirkby Malham (Grid ref. SD896611).

Turn left along the road into the attractive village of Kirkby Malham. Follow the main where it turns left and continue past cottages to the pub, which is a short way along on your right. Just past the pub, turn left and walk down the lane to cross the River Aire (Grid ref. SD900611). Continue along the lane past Hanlith Hall and then uphill into the hamlet of Hanlith. At a sharp bend (Grid ref. SD901614) the Pennine Way goes off left. Take this and follow the clear path across meadows with the River Aire below to your left.

Reaching the path junction near Mires barn (Grid ref. SD902264) go straight ahead towards Malham village. Turn left over the bridge and turn left down the road to reach the start.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS Explorer1:25,000Sheet OL30
OS Landranger1:50,000Sheet 98

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

The Old Station Inn, Giggleswick, Settle - North Yorkshire
Hotel - 5 miles / 8 km away

River House, Malham, near Skipton - North Yorkshire
Guest House - 6 miles / 10 km away

Bridge End Farm, Grassington - North Yorkshire
Guest House - 6 miles / 10 km away

Brookhouse, Clapham near Settle - North Yorkshire
Guest House - 21 miles / 34 km away

Arbutus Guest House, Clapham - North Yorkshire
Guest House - 21 miles / 34 km away

Ruby's Cottage, Sedbergh - Cumbria
Self Catering - 22 miles / 36 km away

Shibden Fold, Shibden, Halifax - Calderdale
Guest House - 26 miles / 42 km away

Lakeland Lodge, Borwick, Carnforth - Cumbria
Self Catering - 27 miles / 43 km away

Cherry Tree Cottages, Barkisland, Halifax - Calderdale
Self Catering - 29 miles / 46 km away

Mirefoot Cottages, Kendal - Cumbria
Self Catering - 31 miles / 49 km away

Self Catering Directory
A wide range of properties throughout UK & Europe

Walks & Peaks Bedsearcher
Search, choose and book your accommodation online.

Hostelbookers - Hostels in England, Scotland and Wales

 


SITE NEWS

Merrell Boots
Every walker needs comfortable boots. These new boots from Merrell provide great support and are suitable for both sexes.
More info.

Protect Your Feet
Sorbothane Insoles are designed to absorb foot impact shock across a wide range of outdoor activities. Read the gear review and start looking after your feet.
More info.


 

spacer
Copyright © 1999 - 2008 Walking Britain. All rights reserved.