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Gordale Scar Waterfall – Janet's Foss loop from Kirkby Malham

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Gordale Scar Waterfall – Janet's Foss loop from Kirkby Malham

Hard

4.8

(4)

46

hikers

Gordale Scar Waterfall – Janet's Foss loop from Kirkby Malham

03:24

11.6km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.54 km for 100 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

733 m

View of Hanlith

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.83 km

old mining

Archaeological Site

3

4.30 km

Weets Top

Highlight • Summit

This hill is easily accessible from Malham, but feels a million miles away. Once up here you can walk for miles on moorland paths without seeing another person while looking …

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4

5.23 km

Winding Road in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

6.57 km

Gordale Scar Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gordale Scar is one of the most dramatic sights in the Yorkshire Dales. The narrow canyon is dominated on either side by sheer walls of rock, hundreds of feet high, …

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6

7.51 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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7

7.87 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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8

8.60 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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9

9.50 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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10.4 km

mill pond

Lake

B

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

3.04 km

2.79 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

3.01 km

2.79 km

1.39 km

758 m

469 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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2°C

23 %

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