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 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn HouseLynchets N of Malham villageIcehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston HallMedieval monastic wayside cross base, Water Sinks GateMedieval monastic wayside cross baseRound cairn south east of Broad FlatsCairn on Great Close HillSeaty Hill round cairnFarmhouse sites on Highfolds ScarLower Colgarth Hill round cairnHellifield PeelEnclosure and hut circles on Prior RakesField system S of Malham CoveEnclosure E of Malham LingsCup marked rock in wall east of Scarnber Wood, 500m north east of Bark Laithe, WinterburnSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar GatePillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' GravesEnclosure on Steeling HillFarm sites and field systems on Malham LingsSheriff Hill round cairnMedieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town HeadCrane Field round barrowLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth BarnPikedaw Hill southern cairnRound barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane FieldSettlement at Dew BottomsRing cairn north west of Ewe MoorTwo rectangular house sites on Malham LingsCairn 80m north of Pikedaw HillRound barrow 550m south west of Park HillBoundary dyke W of Capon HallHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley HillRound barrow 400m south west of Crane Field LaitheRoman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base, Mastiles Lane.Round cairn on Broad FlatsEnclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham CoveSettlement N of Stridebut EdgeHut circle on Comb ScarSettlement on Prior RakesSettlement 500ft (150m) NW of Ing Scar CragSettlement on Ing ScarSettlement sites on Jorden ScarMedieval monastic wayside cross base.
