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:
Settlement 500ft (150m) NW of Ing Scar CragMedieval monastic wayside cross baseIcehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston HallSettlement on Ing ScarMedieval monastic wayside cross baseRound barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane FieldSettlement 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn HouseLower Colgarth Hill round cairnRoman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base, Mastiles Lane.Medieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town HeadSheriff Hill round cairnPillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' GravesFarmhouse sites on Highfolds ScarTwo rectangular house sites on Malham LingsRound barrow 400m south west of Crane Field LaitheHut circle on Comb ScarRound cairn on Broad FlatsHellifield PeelEnclosure and hut circles on Prior RakesFarm sites and field systems on Malham LingsRound barrow 550m south west of Park HillCrane Field round barrowRing cairn north west of Ewe MoorCup marked rock in wall east of Scarnber Wood, 500m north east of Bark Laithe, WinterburnSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar GateEnclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham CoveSettlement N of Stridebut EdgeSettlement on Prior RakesSeaty Hill round cairnHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley HillBoundary dyke W of Capon HallLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth BarnEnclosure on Steeling HillCairn on Great Close HillField system S of Malham CoveRound cairn south east of Broad FlatsSettlement sites on Jorden ScarPikedaw Hill southern cairnEnclosure E of Malham LingsMedieval monastic wayside cross base, Water Sinks GateCairn 80m north of Pikedaw HillSettlement at Dew BottomsLynchets N of Malham village.
