Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss walk from Malham (Full Walk)
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Walk Summary
This Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss walk from Malham heads through a delightful wood to reveal Janet's Foss, a waterfall set in its own little amphitheatre.
Further on Gordale Scar is reached, a gorge with limestone cliffs over 100m high, before heading to the limestone pavement above Malham Cove, the scene from a Harry Potter movie. The walk heads down to the foot of Malham Cove, over 80m high and 300m wide, it was once the site of a waterfall higher than Niagara Falls!
The walk is a favourite with hikers and bird watchers alike one of the best walks in the Yorkshire Dales.
Full walk description, OS map showing route & GPX route download available on our website
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KITLIST - What to wear and take on your walk - my current items used/recommendations
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ORDNANCE SURVEY MAPPING APP There is a free version, but for price of a coffee/month you get unlimited OS maps on most devices/phones, with ability to import and export routes, save maps offline, aerial 3D & print A3/A4 maps
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WALKING BOOTS Unless very wet or winter walking, my preference is boots/shoes without ankle support - that's not for everyone though. Having used fell running shoes for many years, I prefer the lightweight feel.
INOV-8 Trailfly Ultra G300 Max: New to me in 2022, now the choice for 70%+ of my walks. Training shoe cushioning, but fellshoe grip and stability - getting many best in test awards.
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INOV-8 Roclite G315 GTX - Waterproof and lightweight - they've been my mainstay for many years.
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SCARPA SL Activ - My winter walking boot - current pair now 7 years old
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INOV-8 Roclite G345 GTX - Lightweight, waterproof walking boot with ankle support
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WALKING JACKET The all year round essential for your walks and hikes.
Mountain Equipment Men's Lhotse Jacket - Main winter jacket
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Montane Pac Plus Jacket - Lightweight and waterproof
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Montane Gravity Gore-Tex Jacket
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RUCKSACK/BACKPACK
Osprey Talon 33 Daypack w4all.uk/xe7et
Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22L Daypack w4all.uk/4g97a
BASE LAYER
Rab Pulse LS Zip Baselayer Top - Longsleeve
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Montane Dart Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Shortsleeve
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FLEECE
Inov-8 - Venturelite Mid Half Zip
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INSULATED JACKET
Rab Microlight Alpine ECO Down Jacket
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WALKING TROUSERS
Haglofs Rugged Flex Pant
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WALKING SHORTS
Montane Men's Terra Alpine Shorts
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Rab Women’s Lineal Hiking Shorts
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WALKING SOCKS
Bridgedale Ultra Light Merino Endurance Socks
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Inov-8 - Trailfly sock mid
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WATERPROOF OVERTROUSERS
Berghaus Maitland Overtrousers
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GLOVES
Rab Power Stretch Contact Grip Glove
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HAT/CAP
Inov-8 Race Elite Peak 2.0 w4all.uk/gx888
Tilley T5MO Organic Airflo Hat w4all.uk/qqi13
WALKING/FITNESS WATCH
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar Multisport GPS Watch w4all.uk/xk11r
WALKING POLES
Makalu Lite Trekking Pole w4all.uk/2rz4y
COMPASS
Silva Expedition 4 Compass w4all.uk/7nvhj
HEAD TORCH
Petzl Swift RL Headtorch w4all.uk/5c4ct
SURVIVAL BAG
Lifesystems Light and Dry Bivi Bag w4all.uk/957b4
WATER PURIFIER
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter w4all.uk/evdsy
MULTI-TOOL
Victorinox Explorer Pocket Knife w4all.uk/16ibg
FIRST AID KIT
Light and Dry Micro First Aid Kit (add own medications) w4all.uk/zzcoe
POWER BANK
Venture 35 Battery Power Bank w4all.uk/ffj35
CLEANING/WATERPROOFING
Nikwax Tech Wash and TX.Direct Duo Pack w4all.uk/3gui0
Grangers Down Wash w4all.uk/7dknq
OVERNIGHT KIT
TENT 1-2 Man, 1.23kg, packs down very small
Terra Nova Laser Compact 2 Seam Tent w4all.uk/kt06u
SLEEPING BAG
Rab Ascent 700 Hydrophobic Down 3 SEASON Sleeping Bag
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COOKING
Jetboil MiniMo Personal Cooking System w4all.uk/r6m02
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
05:29 Janet's Foss Wood
07:37 Janet's Foss
11:07 Gordale Scar
19:00 Limestone Pavement above Malham Cove
25:03 Malham Cove
30:18 Beck Hall
31:40 Lister Arms
32:40 Buck Inn
33:21 Old Barn Tea Room
33:32 OS Flythrough
I can’t think of any way this video could have been better. The judicious use of fast-forward was perfect for my taste, and the commentary was good.
It elevates my spirits to know the English, well some of them, still have such beauty and freedom to Roam in it. And on such elegant, naturalistic, well-looked-after paths and gates.
Thanks for the comments and glad you enjoyed the video 👍 We do still have quite a lot of places where we can freely roam and all the national parks do a great job of looking after the footpaths…and councils too (well…sometimes!)
Did this walk last week and really enjoyed it I was also lucky enough to see a peregrine falcon flying over and all around me would defo recommend it
Glad you enjoyed it - it is a great walk with some wonderful geological features. You were luckier than I’ve been to see a peregrine - I’ve not seen any for a few years now doing the walk…
Watching this on waking has set me up for the day. It is wonderful to feel as if I am back there again after over seventy years and to see it all in such unspoiled condition. It's impossible to choose favourite bits, but the sky, trees, bird sounds and greenness linger in my head. Glad you confirmed it was Pendle Hill I spotted. Great stuff! Thank you so much.
I'm glad you enjoyed it and it managed to give you an outside feel to the start of your day. The scenery is still all unspoilt there and hopefully it will be for many more years to come. Early May is my favourite time there, when the leaves are back on the trees, there are far more birds around, bluebells and the smell of wild garlic lingers through the woods.
In Malham next week and looking forward to this walk - scenery in the video looks amazing. Walking in the footsteps of Harry Potter as well.
How you enjoy - snow forecast for the end of the week so could look very picturesque, although limestone could be slippy. Enjoy the walk…
What a fantastic vlog ,so brilliantly informative the best wè have ever seen 👍
Thank you kindly - glad you enjoyed it 👍
The OS fly through app near the end us a great way to show the walk not only an accurate distance but also an elevation guide.
Thanks - I do like the OS app for that - it is only avaiable on their paid for version rather than the free one, but I do think it gives a great perspective and helps on planning walks. I think a similar thing is available on a couple of the other apps, but having used OS maps all my life, I've just kept with the OS version, which I think works great for things like this.
This video has to be one of the best that I've ever watched on RUclips. It's amazing.
Thanks - glad you enjoyed it👍 It is always good to get some positive feedback to know people enjoy what you are making...makes it all the more worthwhile!
This is excellently presented information. Thank you so much.
Thanks - I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
this walk is stunning
It can get a little busy at times, but it must be one of the most picturesque walks in Yorkshire...if not England
Stunning video and scenery. Got to be one of the best walks in the U.K. Malham cove is breathtaking.
Glad you enjoyed the video and couldn’t agree more 👍
Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss make for a great walk with wonderful scenery - the Dales and Yorkshire at its best!
Thank you so much for this video. We are coming to England tomorrow from France and we plan to do this walk with our kids. It helped me see that it is ok. Was a bit worried about the steps… very well made video 👍👍👍
Thank you - always good to get feedback and positive comments 🙂 It's looking as though it could be a little wet for you tomorrow, but the weather is better monday and thursday, if you are still here then. It's great scenery on this walk for relatively(!) little effort, but if it is wet, you just need to be careful walking on top of the limestone, as it can be slippery when wet.
Hope you had a good trip! ❤
Just found your channel, great vids! Really helpful!
Thanks - glad you enjoyed them 🙂 Hopefully, if we see some sun again (!) I’ll get a lot more added this summer…
Agree, outstanding presentation and information
Thanks - glad you enjoyed it 👍
Very well done video ! Thanks for the great work.
You are welcome - glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Great video! Very helpful
Glad you liked it...it's a very picturesque walk if you haven't done it...the only downside with that is Malham can get a little busy at times.
Truly an outstanding video, I was planning on this walk with my sons and this video has helped so much, thank you
Thanks and glad you enjoyed 👍 If it is May when you get there, that’s generally a great time as all the bluebells are out in the woods before Janet’s Foss. It can get quite busy parking wise at weekends and bank holidays…
I did this walk today. Beautiful scenery. Be very careful on the limestone pavement at the top of the cove they were quite slippy today.
Glad you enjoyed the scenery. Many great geological features around there in the Dales - but yes, guess one downside of limestone is that it can get very slippery especially when wet.
@@walks4all I conquered my vertigo a few years ago, by standing at the edge of limestone pavement to photograph Malham Beck far below. The view from the top is incredible and really brings home how massive Malham Cove really is.
@@DaveBartlett That is certainly one place to conquer your vertigo with the drop off the edge! The limestone pavement does provide wonderful views and great photo opportunities. Being there on the top does really let you feel just how big it really is. It never feels quite as high from the bottom looking up, as it does from the top looking down...
A detailed video; very nice...
Glad you liked it 🙂 More in the Dales coming soon…
@@walks4all looking forward to them.
We went malham as a school trip
That’s a great place for a school trip! I don’t think we ever went anywhere interesting…
Bill Bryson the american writer, once lived around here.
Thanks 👍 I didn’t know that. I’ve just been having a quick read and see that he lived in Kirkby Malham for quite a while…I’ve a few more planned for around here and up at Malham Tarn, so will mention it then…
What is the postcode for car parking please planning to go tomorrow thank you
Hi, It's BD23 4DA for the Malham National Park Visitor Centre car park.
@@walks4all thank you so much
@walks4all thank you for this brilliant video. Came across it by chance and it is on my to do list.
Is it possible to camp at the bottom of malham cove?
TBH I’m not sure.
Legally maybe not, but on very early morning walks I have seen the odd tent there that was packing up.
Where I have seen more tents very early morning is on top of the cove the far side of the pavement and further up near Malham tarn. I’ve also seen people on the flat approach to Gordale Scar.
There is an official campsite as you leave Malham towards the cove.
Sorry not much help here but the only wild camping I really do is on the Lakeland Fells.
Is the car park cash only or card as well plz great video enjoyed
Glad you enjoyed - can’t 100% remember but pretty sure it was cash and cardless. If you are there early enough or on quieter days midweek, some free roadside parking as you head into Malham just before the car park on the left.
Sorry - meant contactless - not cardless. I think they do take cards!