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:
Pikedaw Hill southern cairnHut circle on Comb ScarSettlement on Prior RakesMedieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town HeadCairn on Great Close HillRing cairn north west of Ewe MoorRound cairn on Broad FlatsSettlement on Ing ScarRound barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane FieldSettlement 500ft (150m) NW of Ing Scar CragMedieval monastic wayside cross base, Water Sinks GateSettlement 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn HouseSeaty Hill round cairnSettlement sites on Jorden ScarField system S of Malham CoveFarm sites and field systems on Malham LingsCairn 80m north of Pikedaw HillEnclosure E of Malham LingsHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley HillEnclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham CoveRound cairn south east of Broad FlatsSheriff Hill round cairnPillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' GravesLower Colgarth Hill round cairnEnclosure on Steeling HillSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar GateIcehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston HallRound barrow 400m south west of Crane Field LaitheFarmhouse sites on Highfolds ScarRound barrow 550m south west of Park HillSettlement at Dew BottomsMedieval monastic wayside cross baseLynchets N of Malham villageCrane Field round barrowEnclosure and hut circles on Prior RakesTwo rectangular house sites on Malham LingsSettlement N of Stridebut EdgeBoundary dyke W of Capon HallHellifield PeelCup marked rock in wall east of Scarnber Wood, 500m north east of Bark Laithe, WinterburnLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth BarnRoman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base, Mastiles Lane.Medieval monastic wayside cross base.
