The Natural Wonders of Malham
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Join Mike and OutdoorLads for a 10-mile circular walk in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and ending in Malham and passing some amazing geological features along the way.
Janet’s Foss
Firstly, our walk will pass Janet’s Foss, a beautiful waterfall cascading into the plunge pool below. It is believed that the waterfall takes its name from a fabled fairy queen who reportedly lived in the cave beside the falls. This spot is a haven for wild swimmers.
Gordale Scar
We will then head towards Gordale Scar, a breath-taking limestone ravine with two waterfalls and overhanging cliffs. For fans of ‘The Witcher’ on Netflix, Gordale Scar was used as a location for filming. This is a unique and interesting spot, where climbers can often be found tackling the crag.
Malham Tarn
An uphill ascent takes us towards Malham Tarn, a glacial lake 377 metres above sea level and one of only eight upland alkaline lakes in Europe. The site is owned by the National Trust and is designated as a wetland of international importance.
Malham Cove
For the final part of the walk we will arrive at Malham Cove, a curved limestone cliff formed by glacial meltwater at the end of the last Ice Age. We will walk along the limestone pavement at the top of the cove taking in spectacular views of Malham and the surrounding countryside. The Cove is a haven for climbers and a popular beauty spot. For Harry Potter fans, the limestone pavement at the top of the cove was used as a location for filming in ‘The Deathly Hallows’.
We will stop for lunch at the midway point of the walk. There will be an opportunity to stop for a drink at one of the local establishments when we arrive back in Malham at the end of our walk.
All photos taken by walk leader, Michael Rhodes. OutdoorLads has permission to use them.
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What to bring
Rucksack: a day sack large enough to carry a packed lunch and spare layers of clothing.
Footwear: A robust pair of hiking boots, preferably waterproof.
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers/shorts: ideally not jeans which become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.
Waterproof jacket.
Waterproof trousers.
Hat/gloves in colder weather.
Cap/Hat/sunglasses in warmer weather.
Suncream.
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Food & drink
Water: I would recommend bringing at least two litres.
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars or fruit etc.
Lunch: please bring a packed lunch as we will have a lunch break at the mid-way point.
Thermos flask: you may wish to bring a hot drinks flask – tea/coffee etc.