What to do and see in Malham, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

October 4, 2021 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in Malham, United Kingdom including Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Malham Tourist Information Centre, Malham Tarn, Janet's Foss, Town Head Barn.
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1. Malham Cove

Malham, Yorkshire Dales National Park England http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/visit-the-dales/discover-the-dales/limestone-features/malham-cove
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5.0 based on 1,484 reviews

Malham Cove

Reviewed By ncutts

Not my first visit, but the first time back in decades. Just as stunning as I remember it being, right from the first views at the bottom of the cove. Well worth the climb to the top if you’re fit enough - we enjoyed a lovely picnic once up and great views, plus the limestone pavement is best seen up close from the top and can’t really be viewed any other way. Shame on those tourists who think it’s OK to push their litter in among the rocks. :( just take it home!! It’s lighter when you’ve eaten the contents so much easier and more compact to carry!!! Lovely flora and fauna to be seen along the walk. It’s also nice to continue and make it a circular walk if you have time, returning via Goredale Scar. The walk was quieter away from the cove too. Pity there were a few people who seemed totally unaware of social distancing and ploughed their way through, but for the most part, people were courteous and willing to wait at gates, narrow parts etc. It’s a stunning natural feature and a must if visiting the area.

2. Gordale Scar

Gordale House Yorkshire Dale National Park, Malham, Yorkshire Dales National Park BD23 4DL England +44 300 456 0030 https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/gordale_scar/
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5.0 based on 141 reviews

Gordale Scar

Reviewed By darrenj683 - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

We approached the scar after walking from Malham Tarn and were blown away by the gorge as seen from above. After walking down the hill side to the entrance of the scar, we entered the site and were pleasantly surprised to he met by a wonderful double waterfall. For the more skillful, it seems as though you can climb the waterfall and enter the canyon beyond as several people were climbing down after having done so. The site is a great example of the power of glaciation and is worth going out of your way to visit.

3. Malham Tourist Information Centre

Malham, Yorkshire Dales National Park BD23 4DA England +44 1969 652380 http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=5190
Excellent
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Malham Tourist Information Centre

Reviewed By J3919TFstevew

again this park is well out of this view the place is over welcome and we had a great walk around and looked at the views it was amazing worth the trip

4. Malham Tarn

Malham, Yorkshire Dales National Park England http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/malham-tarn-estate/trails/malham-tarn-extended-circular-route-for-trampers
Excellent
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4.5 based on 287 reviews

Malham Tarn

Reviewed By Sedgeo - Leeds, United Kingdom

You can reach this spot by car and there is a big car park there but it's much more fun to walk up, We walked up from Malham Cove and it takes about an hour including a quite steep climb. We're glad we did take the time to get to the tarn by foot as it is a really peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural beauty around you. In the summe there is an ice cream van and the walk back down the road to Malham is about 2 miles and takes about an hour pretty much all downhill.

5. Janet's Foss

Malham, Yorkshire Dales National Park England http://malhamdale.com/janetsfoss.htm
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4.5 based on 629 reviews

Janet's Foss

Reviewed By D516FZstevenp - Thornaby on Tees, United Kingdom

Just over a mile from Malham along a good path,this is a beautiful waterfall and with its legend of Janet or Jennet,Queen of the faeries said to live in a cave behind it

6. Town Head Barn

Cove Road, Malham, Yorkshire Dales National Park England
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4.0 based on 38 reviews

Town Head Barn

Reviewed By justinpN2272YZ - Epsom, United Kingdom

Popped in for a quick look see on the way past. Very interesting but not a destination in itself. Owl holes were unexpected.

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