Gordale Scar Waterfall

North Yorkshire, England

Gordale Scar is a limestone ravine north-east of Malham, in North Yorkshire, England. The gorge, which could have been formed by water from melting glaciers or a cavern collapse, has overhanging li...

Gordale Scar Waterfall has a Moderate difficulty level and is Partially Family Friendly.

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North Yorkshire, England
Latitude: 54.072838, Longitude: -2.130839

Activities

Hiking
Walking
Landscape Photography
Birdwatching
Wildlife Watching
Nature Photography
Wild Camping
Scrambling
Rock Climbing

About Gordale Scar Waterfall

Gordale Scar is a limestone ravine north-east of Malham, in North Yorkshire, England. The gorge, which could have been formed by water from melting glaciers or a cavern collapse, has overhanging limestone cliffs over 330 ft (100 m) high and contains two waterfalls. The stream flowing through the scar is Gordale Beck which creates the Gordale Scar Waterfall and which, on leaving the gorge, flows over Janet's Foss before joining Malham Beck 2 mi (3 km) downstream to form the River Aire.

Some scrambling has to be done in order to be able to access the Gordale Scar falls. Attention needs to be paid as the rocks are slippery and it can be dangerous for those who are inexperienced. Most hikers continue to climb up and out of Gordale Scar in order to reach Malham Cove, a popular attraction in the area. 

Parking for Gordale Scar is available in Malham (it can get very busy at weekends and bank holidays). Gordale Scar campsite, located inside the gorge, is now officially closed.

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