Walks and treks

Malham Tarn

United Kingdom North Yorkshire Settle

Malham Tarn
Photo: Raymond Knapman, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The highest lake in England, surrounded by limestone pavement and moorland in the Yorkshire Dales. It's a wonderful walk from the village of Malham, past the vast cliff of Malham Cove and the dry valley of Watlowes, to the tarn.


Gordale Scar, a dramatic gorge with waterfalls, and Janet's Foss are on a circular route back to the village.

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