Walking Britain Gordale Scar & Malham Cove (Route A)
Introduction to Walk 1051
Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Malhamdale
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
Ascent - 900 feet / 273 metres
Time - 4 hours 20 minutes
Grade - moderate
Gordale Scar and Malham Cove are two highlights of this Yorkshire Daless walk that starts from the attractive village of Malham. Also included are Janet's Foss and Malham Tarn. There is a section of scrambling on this walk which can be avoided. The route includes some of the most dramatic limestone scenery in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL2 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL2 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 98 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 98 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
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Arncliffe from Malham Tarn
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Malham Cove & Watlowes from Malham Tarn
Grade - easy
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Calton and Hanlith Moors from Airton
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km
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Winterburn Reservoir from Winterburn
Grade - easy
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
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Bordley Hall & Malham Moor
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
5.0 miles / 8.0 km away
Rylstone Edges & Cracoe from Rylstone
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
5.0 miles / 8.1 km away
Nappa Cross & Victoria Cave from Langcliffe
Grade - moderate
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Oxenber and Wharfe Woods from Langcliffe
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km
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Attermire Scar and Catrigg Force from Settle
Grade - easy/mod
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walks in the Yorkshire Dales
Guidebook to 50 of Jack Keighleys favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales. All the walks are circular, and range from 4.5 to nearly 8 miles. They vary from simple valley strolls (ideal as half-day 'family rambles') to strenuous fell expeditions. Hand-written and profusely illustrated in Jack's highly distinctive style.
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