Malham Alt Route 7mi

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 13.34 km
Calculated time: 4h 35
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 272 m
Vertical drop: - 269 m
Highest point: 389 m
Lowest point: 190 m

Area: Yorkshire Dales
District: Malham
Start: N 54.060187° / W 2.154568°
End: N 54.061189° / W 2.152934°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 197 m - Start on
2 : km 0.02 - alt. 196 m - Turn left
3 : km 0.03 - alt. 196 m - Turn sharp right
4 : km 0.12 - alt. 193 m - Turn sharp right onto Chapel Gate
5 : km 0.28 - alt. 194 m - Keep right
6 : km 0.38 - alt. 194 m - Turn left
7 : km 0.4 - alt. 193 m - Turn right
8 : km 0.78 - alt. 190 m - Turn left onto Riverside Path
9 : km 1.54 - alt. 198 m - Keep left onto Riverside Path
10 : km 2.4 - alt. 227 m - Turn right onto Gordale Lane
11 : km 2.48 - alt. 225 m - Keep right
12 : km 2.58 - alt. 226 m - Turn left
13 : km 3.92 - alt. 226 m - Turn right onto Hawthorns Lane
14 : km 3.98 - alt. 224 m - Turn right
15 : km 4 - alt. 225 m - Turn right
16 : km 4.3 - alt. 255 m - Turn sharp right
17 : km 4.74 - alt. 358 m - Turn right
18 : km 4.8 - alt. 358 m - Turn right
19 : km 5.13 - alt. 357 m - Keep left
20 : km 5.28 - alt. 350 m - Turn sharp left
21 : km 6.49 - alt. 380 m - Keep right
22 : km 6.96 - alt. 389 m - Turn slight left onto Mastiles Lane
23 : km 6.97 - alt. 389 m - Turn right
24 : km 7.66 - alt. 375 m - Turn left
25 : km 7.97 - alt. 379 m - Keep right
26 : km 8.27 - alt. 380 m - Turn right
27 : km 8.31 - alt. 380 m - Turn sharp left
28 : km 8.45 - alt. 381 m - Turn right
29 : km 8.48 - alt. 381 m - Turn slight left
30 : km 8.72 - alt. 378 m - Keep right
31 : km 8.85 - alt. 375 m - Keep left
32 : km 9.14 - alt. 372 m - Keep right
33 : km 9.19 - alt. 370 m - Turn right
34 : km 9.27 - alt. 371 m - Turn left
35 : km 9.37 - alt. 370 m - Keep left
36 : km 10.09 - alt. 360 m - Turn slight left
37 : km 10.44 - alt. 360 m - Turn left
38 : km 11.27 - alt. 320 m - Keep right
39 : km 11.42 - alt. 304 m - Turn right
40 : km 11.64 - alt. 307 m - Turn left
41 : km 11.9 - alt. 229 m - Keep left
42 : km 11.96 - alt. 229 m - Turn sharp right
43 : km 12.72 - alt. 223 m - Turn right
44 : km 12.73 - alt. 224 m - Turn left onto Cove Road
E : km 13.34 - alt. 195 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Other walks in the area

Janet's Foss, Weets Top, Calton Moor and River Aire

Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)

A circular route which can be done in either direction. As described it leaves Malham village on the good paths to the popular Janet's Foss waterfall, then it takes the quiet road past the entrance to Gordale and up the hill until a track leads to the summit of Weets Top. The gentle descent of Calton Moor provides a different landscape and views over to Rystone Fell and Cracoe Fell. More quiet roads allow you to take in the pretty villages of Calton and Airton before following the riverside path back to Malham passing, Hanlith Hall and Aire Head, which is the source of the river Aire.

Malham Cove, Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar

Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)

Lovely circular walk to discover Janet's Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and waterfall and Malham Cove. Dog friendly. Can be very busy during summer months.

Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove

Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)

A great circular walk from Malham village, taking in Janet's Cave / Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn, the limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove and the cove itself before finishing back at the car. Consistently interesting and varied scenery.
Please note that there is a scramble up steep water worn rock in Goredale. Some people might find this challenging.

The Dales High Way and Settle from Malham

Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)

A nice circular walk from Malham in a westerly direction towards Settle and then curving north past Attermire Scar with a detour to explore Victoria Cave. The loop returns towards Malham via Malham Cove. Interesting and varied scenery throughout the walk and mostly on well maintained paths or tracks.

Malham Tarn and Cove via the bio-diverse pastures under Pikedaw Hill.

Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)

An interesting circular walk from the delightful village of Malham. Up through the pasture below Pikedaw Hill to the well mark footpaths that lead across to Langscar Gate and then Malham Tarn, which is a great place to pic-nic. The return leg is via the dry valley of Watlowes to Malham Cove with its spectacular limestone pavement. Descend via the well made steps and then the less trodden footpath to the East of the village.

Around Settle

Departure from Settle (North Yorkshire)

This short walk explores the limestone scenery to the east of Settle and includes the area in the vicinity of Attermire Scar.

Capplestone Gate & Conistone Pie from Conistone

Departure from Conistone with Kilnsey (North Yorkshire)

This Yorkshire Dales walk traverses some fine limestone scenery above Wharfedale. The start is near the village of Conistone and the route takes you high above the dale to enjoy some wonderful views. A section of the Dales Way is used for this walk.