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| Malham Cove is a unique and picturesque place that is very accessible and a well-liked walk for all the family |
Malham Cove walk – SHORT & EASY ROUTE:
This is a short Malham Cove walk that is suitable for kids 4 and over – perfect for those who just want to walk up to Balham Cove. The path is flat and wide most of the way – the only steep part is up the stone steps from the bottom to the top of the Malham Cove cliff face. With reasonable mobility & fitness the part up the steps will take you 10 mins or so.
If you want a longer and more challenging walk to Malham Cove – see the link at the bottom of this page.
WALK OVERVIEW:
WALK DISTANCE: 2.4 miles
WALK TIME: 1.5 hours
WALK DIFFICULTY: EASY
Malham Cove – QUICK Walk Map route:
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| This short & simple Malham Cove walk starts in Malham Village and heads straight to Malham Cove via the clearly defined and very accessible wide path which tracks Malham Beck. You then head up the stone steps to the top of Malham Cove to explore the unique limestone pavement. After admiring the views – simply retrace your steps! Click the button link above to see the map in more detail. |
Malham Cove Walk – where to Park the car?
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| You can park on the road just before entering Malham Village (pictured here) with a relative cheap parking cost of £1 payable into the honesty box. In summer months it get’s busier and the local farmer opens up his field near here on the left for extra parking so there is more space |
PHotos of what to expect on this EASY Malham Cove walk:
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As you walk into Malham Village there are lots of quaint old buildings, a shop & a couple of pubs. The route we take is to the left of this building which is on a quiet road for a few hundred metres before the walk takes the footpath.
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The footpath towards Malham Cove is quite flat, wide and very accessible.
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The walk was no problem at all for our 2 little monkeys (4yo and 7yo at the time of this walk).
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Malham Cove is a very picturesque place and popular with walkers of different ages and abilities.
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It’s worth walking right to the base of Malham Cove before heading to the path up it – as you may be intrigued to see where Malham Beck comes from – and here it is! It emerges from an underground river from the base of the Cove.
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You might decide to only walk to the base of the cove for mobility reasons – but if you are mobile – then definitely walk up the path stone steps to the top of Malham Cove for some stunning views – it will take 10 mins or so and is definitely worth it.
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At the top of Malham Cove you’ll encounter the unique Limestone pavement
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Admiring the stunning views on top of the stunning Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales
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| After we finished this walk we went to the Lister Arms in Malham village before heading back to the car. The food looked great too! |
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I hope this little blog post sheds some light on an easy walk to Malham Cove and for those unfamiliar with the the area it helps you plan your walk to this fantastic place that is great for all the family!
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WANT A LONGER MALHAM COVE WALK?
Below is a link to my favourite walking route to see Malham Cove, which takes in Janet Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar (well worth seeing) and Malham Tarn. It’s a challenging route and not for young kids though! Even if you don’t do this walk – be sure to check out Gordale Scar if you are visiting Malham Cove!
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