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Malham Cove & Gordale Dog Walk, Yorkshire Dales

Malham Cove & Gordale Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly2 places along the way

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The most dramatic limestone scenery in England — Malham Cove's 80m vertical limestone cliff and the gorge of Gordale Scar make for extraordinary dog walking. Dogs run free on the limestone pavement above the cove and down to the cool water of Malham Beck below.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterMalham Beck at base of Cove; stream in Gordale Scar
LivestockDalesbred sheep on surrounding limestone pasture
MudLimestone pavement generally firm; valley paths muddy
SuitsAll breeds — Gordale scramble not suitable for small dogs
Best timeAll year — waterfalls best after rain; busy in summer

Along the way

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Malham CoveA curved 80m amphitheatre of carboniferous limestone — the cliff face is one of the largest in England. Dogs paddle in Malham Beck below.
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Gordale ScarA dramatic overhanging gorge with twin waterfalls — one of Yorkshire's most spectacular natural features.

The route

Distance10 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 2 h 39
Climb↑ 257 m
RouteOut and back

A 10 km out-and-back dog walk from Malham, with 257 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 257 m in total

Before you go

StartCove Road, MalhamOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingMalham village car park, BD23 4DA
By train or busBus from Skipton (limited)
UnderfootBeck path accessible. Cove and Gordale paths uneven
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