Malham Cove

Malham Cove is located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in northern England. It is a spectacular limestone cliff shaped like a natural amphitheatre. The cliff has a vertical height of about 79 metres, and its top is covered by an extensive limestone pavement formed through long-term erosion. Its distinctive pattern of cracks is extremely rare in England, which is why it has been used as a filming location for the Harry Potter film series. In addition to Malham Cove, the nearby gorge of Gordale Scar and the enchanting waterfall Janet’s Foss are also not to be missed, together forming a scenic and varied hiking route.

Things to Do	[Hiking]、[Waterfall Walk]
Scenery

Start at

Malham Visitor Centre Car Park

35 min→

Malham Cove

50 min→

Gordale Scar

15 min→

Janet’s Foss

40 min→

Malham Visitor Centre Car Park

Type	Circular
Distance	Approx. 8 km
Duration	2 hr 20 min
Supply	There are cafe and tea house near Malham Visitor Centre
Exit / Branch	You can skip Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss, and return to the car park via Malham Rakes or Gordale Lane.
Difficulty	Level 5 [Standard – Moderate]
Comment	“The scenery along Malham Cove is strikingly dramatic and beautiful, with layered and unusual limestone formations that feel almost like stepping into a surreal dream. Tucked away within the valley, Gordale Scar is both mysterious and captivating, while Janet’s Foss flows gently like a silver curtain, serene yet full of life. The entire route twists and turns, offering a continuous stream of surprises—truly a feast for both the eyes and the soul.”

Malham Visitor Centre Car Park

• For Drivers︰the post code of the car park is BD23 4DA.

• From Leeds︰Take Northern Railway from Leeds station to Skipton station, then transfer to bus route no. 211 and get off at The Buck Inn station. Walk about 10 minutes to the starting point.

Please keep your distance from the cliff edge of Malham Cove to avoid accidents.