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:
Cairn on Great Close HillMedieval monastic wayside cross base, Water Sinks GateEnclosure E of Malham LingsEnclosure on Steeling HillCup marked rock in wall east of Scarnber Wood, 500m north east of Bark Laithe, WinterburnLynchets N of Malham villageRound cairn south east of Broad FlatsSettlement at Dew BottomsSettlement 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn HouseSettlement on Prior RakesEnclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham CoveCrane Field round barrowRound barrow 400m south west of Crane Field LaitheRound barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane FieldPikedaw Hill southern cairnIcehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston HallMedieval monastic wayside cross baseHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley HillSeaty Hill round cairnSettlement on Ing ScarTwo rectangular house sites on Malham LingsRound barrow 550m south west of Park HillRing cairn north west of Ewe MoorLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth BarnHellifield PeelSheriff Hill round cairnMedieval monastic wayside cross baseFarmhouse sites on Highfolds ScarSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar GateEnclosure and hut circles on Prior RakesSettlement sites on Jorden ScarSettlement N of Stridebut EdgeMedieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town HeadField system S of Malham CoveHut circle on Comb ScarFarm sites and field systems on Malham LingsCairn 80m north of Pikedaw HillPillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' GravesBoundary dyke W of Capon HallSettlement 500ft (150m) NW of Ing Scar CragLower Colgarth Hill round cairnRoman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base, Mastiles Lane.Round cairn on Broad Flats.
