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Janet's Foss – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Kirkby Malham

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Janet's Foss – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Kirkby Malham

Hard

4.9

(45)

352

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Janet's Foss – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Kirkby Malham

05:28

19.7km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.54 km

Riverside Path to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar

Highlight • Forest

A quick and easy route from Malham to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar

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3.26 km

Woodland Path to Janet's Foss

Highlight • Gorge

This magical woodland path leads to Janet’s Foss. The waterfall is named after the Queen of the Fairies, as it is rumoured that she lived behind the falls. The woods …

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3.62 km

Janet's Foss

Highlight • Forest

Janet's Foss is a beautiful waterfall nestled among trees on the footpath from Malham Village to Gordale Scar. You can splash around in the waterfall and its plunge pool, making …

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4.12 km

Archaeological Site

8.23 km

Lings Plantation

Forest

8.91 km

Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful lake at 1,237 feet (377 metres) above sea-level, Malham Tarn is the highest marl lake in England. Formed around 10,000 years ago, it is one of only eight …

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15.4 km

Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural Monument

Most people walk from Malham village up to the Cove using the road ways. There's actually an alternative route up past the pub, which takes you higher up. I find …

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15.5 km

Top of Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural

very slippery

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15.6 km

Malham Cove Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The steps up to the Cove are a nice little challenge. Enjoyable to walk up with others, as the shared experience leads to a few 'hellos' and a little humour. …

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17.3 km

Malham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Malham is one of the Dales' most popular little villages. It's worth a visit just to enjoy its quaint cafes, boutiques and lovely pubs. However, the village is synonymous with …

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

5.42 km

4.71 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

5.46 km

2.91 km

2.74 km

1.31 km

636 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

5°C

55 %

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Janet's Foss – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Kirkby Malham

Riverside Path to Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar

Woodland Path to Janet's Foss

Janet's Foss

Malham Tarn

Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove

Top of Malham Cove

Malham Cove Steps

Malham Village

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