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:
Boundary dyke W of Capon HallSettlement sites on Jorden ScarFarmhouse sites on Highfolds ScarSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar GateRound barrow 550m south west of Park HillField system S of Malham CoveRound cairn on Broad FlatsSettlement N of Stridebut EdgeRing cairn north west of Ewe MoorRoman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base, Mastiles Lane.Lower Colgarth Hill round cairnRound barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane FieldCup marked rock in wall east of Scarnber Wood, 500m north east of Bark Laithe, WinterburnCairn on Great Close HillCrane Field round barrowMedieval monastic wayside cross baseTwo rectangular house sites on Malham LingsEnclosure E of Malham LingsSettlement on Ing ScarIcehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston HallSettlement on Prior RakesMedieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town HeadSettlement at Dew BottomsHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley HillMedieval monastic wayside cross baseSheriff Hill round cairnHut circle on Comb ScarSettlement 500ft (150m) NW of Ing Scar CragLynchets N of Malham villageCairn 80m north of Pikedaw HillSettlement 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn HouseRound barrow 400m south west of Crane Field LaitheEnclosure and hut circles on Prior RakesPillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' GravesHellifield PeelFarm sites and field systems on Malham LingsPikedaw Hill southern cairnEnclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham CoveEnclosure on Steeling HillLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth BarnSeaty Hill round cairnMedieval monastic wayside cross base, Water Sinks GateRound cairn south east of Broad Flats.
