Malham Cove and Gordale Scar



The old Clapper Bridge in Malham Village


Janet's Foss. Legend has it that Janet, queen of the faires lives in the cave behind the water fall !!!


Heading into Gordale Scar


The route to Malham Tarn includes climbing the waterfall in Gordale Scar


Looking back from half way up the waterfall


The water cascades down the scar


The impressive Gordale Scar from above, a mini Grand Canyon


The path from Malham Tarn runs through "the dry valley" a former river that once cascaded over Malham cove, but now runs underground


Follwing a dried up ancient river bed


A choice of routes


Continuing on towards the Cove


The llimestone pavement above Malham cove - Clinkes and Grikes


Descending into the cove


Malham Cove

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