Malham by munki-boy
Malham
Malham is in The Yorkshire Dales National Park in England.
Malham is a small village in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, in England.
Malham is a pretty village, surrounded by limestone dry stone walls. Malham Beck runs through the middle of the village.
The countryside surrounding Malham, is well known for its limestone pavements and other areas of limestone scenery.
A half hour walk from the village will bring you to Malham Cove, a natural limestone crescent shaped cliff. To the east of Malham village is Gordale Scar, an impressive limestone gorge which is regarded as one of the natural wonders of England. Janet’s Foss, is an attractive waterfall said to be home to Janet, Queen of the Fairies. Other tourist attractions include Malham Tarn and the Dry Valley.
Malham village has a National Park Information Centre and a large car park. The car park is a designated Dark Sky Discovery site.
The Pennine Way long distance path, passes through the village.
Created: 27 November 2016 Edited: 29 November 2023
Malham Tarn Estate Information
Malham Tarn Estate Address
Yorkshire Dales Estate Office, Pennine Way, Settle BD24 9PT, UK
BD24 9PT
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/malham-tarn-estate
Get directionsLocal History around Malham
There are some historic monuments around including:
Hellifield PeelTwo rectangular house sites on Malham LingsFarmhouse sites on Highfolds ScarSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar GateRound cairn south east of Broad FlatsLynchets N of Malham villageRing cairn north west of Ewe MoorField system S of Malham CoveFarm sites and field systems on Malham LingsPillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' GravesLower Colgarth Hill round cairnPikedaw Hill southern cairnRound barrow 400m south west of Crane Field LaitheRound cairn on Broad FlatsSettlement on Prior RakesIcehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston HallHut circle on Comb ScarRoman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base, Mastiles Lane.Enclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham CoveRound barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane FieldCrane Field round barrowLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth BarnSeaty Hill round cairnCairn 80m north of Pikedaw HillSettlement sites on Jorden ScarEnclosure E of Malham LingsSettlement at Dew BottomsMedieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town HeadSettlement N of Stridebut EdgeCup marked rock in wall east of Scarnber Wood, 500m north east of Bark Laithe, WinterburnSettlement on Ing ScarEnclosure and hut circles on Prior RakesBoundary dyke W of Capon HallRound barrow 550m south west of Park HillMedieval monastic wayside cross base, Water Sinks GateSettlement 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn HouseCairn on Great Close HillEnclosure on Steeling HillMedieval monastic wayside cross baseMedieval monastic wayside cross baseHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley HillSheriff Hill round cairnSettlement 500ft (150m) NW of Ing Scar Crag.
