Malham’s annual agricultural and horticultural show returns in 2017 on the Saturday before the August Bank Holiday. Known as the Malham Show, it has competitions for everything from Lego models to fell running. Another major annual event is the Malham …
A Beck Hall leaflet from 1977.
Approx. 1.5 miles away from Beck Hall A five-minute walk from Janet’s Foss, through a breathtaking valley, will lead you to Gordale Scar. This dramatic limestone ravine is well worth a visit, with its two waterfalls and 100m high cliffs. …
1.3 miles away from Beck Hall Janet’s Foss is a mystical waterfall which takes around 30 minutes to reach on foot from Beck Hall, Malham. Look out for Janet (also known as Jennet), the ‘Queen of the Fairies’. Legend has …
Approx. 2.5 miles away from Beck Hall This beautiful glacial lake was the inspiration for Children’s classic The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby. It’s the highest lake in England at 377m (1,237 ft) above sea level and …
A 268 mile, 429 km walk along the backbone of England through some of the most beautiful countryside in the world….. The Pennine Way was conceived by Rambler and Writer Tom Stephenson in 1935 but not officially opened untill 1965 …
Dare-devil tightrope walkers have broken a UK record after balancing on a line at Malham Cove. Technically known as highlining the fearless sportsmen strung a 200m long rope across the chasm. Then Jake Holland and Jediah Doohan walked along its …
Approx. 0.5 miles from Beck HallH Among the top 10 geological wonders of Britain is Malham Cove, and it’s a convenient 15-minute walk from Beck Hall. This spectacular cliff, formed after the last ice age, soars 80m above the beck …
Skipton Castle is a medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, and has been preserved for over 900 years. History The castle was originally a motte and bailey …
This walk takes in Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss (approx 3 hours) Starting from the National Park Centre car park, turn left into the village, past the Buck Inn, then take the left hand road signposted Malham Tarn. Continue …
