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: 25 March 2025
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:
Settlement at Dew BottomsSettlement 500ft (150m) NW of Ing Scar CragSettlement N of Stridebut EdgeMedieval monastic wayside cross base, Water Sinks GateHut circle on Comb ScarLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth BarnSettlement on Prior RakesRound barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane FieldEnclosure on Steeling HillEnclosure E of Malham LingsRound cairn on Broad FlatsSeaty Hill round cairnCup marked rock in wall east of Scarnber Wood, 500m north east of Bark Laithe, WinterburnRoman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base, Mastiles Lane.Enclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham CoveSheriff Hill round cairnMedieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town HeadFarm sites and field systems on Malham LingsRound cairn south east of Broad FlatsIcehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston HallLynchets N of Malham villagePikedaw Hill southern cairnMedieval monastic wayside cross baseCairn 80m north of Pikedaw HillField system S of Malham CoveTwo rectangular house sites on Malham LingsCrane Field round barrowLower Colgarth Hill round cairnSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar GateSettlement 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn HouseRing cairn north west of Ewe MoorHellifield PeelHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley HillFarmhouse sites on Highfolds ScarPillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' GravesBoundary dyke W of Capon HallRound barrow 400m south west of Crane Field LaitheSettlement on Ing ScarMedieval monastic wayside cross baseRound barrow 550m south west of Park HillEnclosure and hut circles on Prior RakesCairn on Great Close HillSettlement sites on Jorden Scar.
