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:
Ring cairn north west of Ewe MoorSettlement 500ft (150m) NW of Ing Scar CragLime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth BarnCrane Field round barrowTwo rectangular house sites on Malham LingsSheriff Hill round cairnSettlement on Ing ScarMedieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town HeadBoundary dyke W of Capon HallCairn 80m north of Pikedaw HillPikedaw Hill southern cairnLynchets N of Malham villageEnclosure on Steeling HillHut circle on Comb ScarRound barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane FieldCairn on Great Close HillSettlement sites on Jorden ScarEnclosure E of Malham LingsPillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' GravesRound barrow 400m south west of Crane Field LaitheEnclosed prehistoric settlement east of Malham CoveSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) NW of Langscar GateRound barrow 550m south west of Park HillRoman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base, Mastiles Lane.Seaty Hill round cairnSettlement 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn HouseSettlement on Prior RakesFarmhouse sites on Highfolds ScarIcehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston HallFarm sites and field systems on Malham LingsLower Colgarth Hill round cairnEnclosure and hut circles on Prior RakesSettlement N of Stridebut EdgeSettlement at Dew BottomsField system S of Malham CoveRound cairn south east of Broad FlatsCup marked rock in wall east of Scarnber Wood, 500m north east of Bark Laithe, WinterburnMedieval monastic wayside cross baseMedieval monastic wayside cross baseHellifield PeelHut circles, enclosures and fields N of Shorkley HillMedieval monastic wayside cross base, Water Sinks GateRound cairn on Broad Flats.
