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Top of Malham Cove – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Airton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Calton

Top of Malham Cove – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Airton

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Top of Malham Cove – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Airton

04:12

15.2km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 19, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

River Aire

Lake

3.11 km

Hanlith Wood

Forest

3.84 km

View of Hanlith

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.58 km

View of Malham village

Highlight • River

What a cracking view on a sunny day down into the charming village of Malham in the Yorkshire Dales. The Pennine Way runs alongside the River Aire here.

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6.76 km

Malham Cove and Malham Beck

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring a microfiber towel with you to dry off your feet after dipping them in the water!

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7.04 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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7.32 km

Top of Malham Cove

Highlight • Natural

very slippery

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7.49 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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7.97 km

Sheriff Hill

Highlight • Natural

Heading from the ascent and summit you’ll soon find yourself in the middle of more fields that look seemingly untouched, save for the traditional dry-stone walls. Reaching the signpost, follow …

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9.60 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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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

4.59 km

2.99 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

3.14 km

2.96 km

2.36 km

619 m

232 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

69 %

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Top of Malham Cove – Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove loop from Airton

View of Hanlith

View of Malham village

Malham Cove and Malham Beck

Malham Cove Steps

Top of Malham Cove

Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove

Sheriff Hill

Malham Village

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