Be careful on a rainy day, as you find it more slippery. The path to the top is well defined but you will need good hiking shoes. But if you are able, we do recommend hiking for another 10 minutes or so to the top of the cove, for stunning views. You may decide to stop here and just stay at the base of the cove. It will take you around 20-25 minutes to get to the Cove.
This hike is very easy with just 2.2 miles return. You will pass a couple of pubs too if you want to grab a pint and something to eat. The walk will reveal many beautiful countryside cottages with flowers, and lovely gardens. This Malham Cove walk starts in Malham Village and goes directly to Malham Cove via a well defined, easy and accessible path. I'm going to describe both of them to help you decide which one it's best suited to your circumstances and fitness level. An easy trail that starts from the village, or a moderate trail that starts from the Malham Tarn. You will walk on the limestone pavement which appeared in the Harry Potter movies and admire stunning vistas from the top of the cliff.Īs previously mentioned you have two options for Malham Cove. You will need very good footwear here as you will descent and ascend on some relatively slippery rocks. It's also a more intense hike in the easy-moderate category. Malham Tarn is the best car park if you want to see where Harry Potter was filmed. This is also ideal for those who don't suffer from vertigo. You will see the impressive cliff formation from below.
This is best suited for families with small children who don't want to climb up the cove. Malham village visitors park is best if you want an easy walk. Let me explain a little about each of them so you can confidently make a decision best for you and your family. You have two options for your journey to Malham Cove, the Malham village or the Malham Tarn. You need to be a confident driver on these roads.
However, the roads are very narrow and quite steep. When you arrive at Malham, the village, you can stop there and park at the visitor car park or continue driving for another 10 minutes, towards the Malham Tarn car park.įor the best walking trail and best views, we absolutely recommend that you continue driving.
Eventually, you will get the hang of it and feel a lot more confident on British countryside roads. The best way to get used to these roads is to practice. The second half of the journey will take you on countryside narrow roads, where you need to be careful and always slow down if you see an oncoming vehicle. Half the journey, you will drive on single carriageways, with a limit of 60mph. It's only an hour from Manchester, an hour from The Lake District and one hour from Harrogate, where we live. Malham Cove is located in the Yorkshire Dales national park.
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