The village of Malham in the Yorkshire Dales is ideal for self-catering holidays walking the moors. There is an impressive limestone rock formation nearby at Malham Cove which is a 260 ft high cliff of limestone topped with flat stones sometimes referred to as a limestone pavement and shown on the right. You may be able to spot the peregrine falcons which nest here.
The whole area is dotted with limestone rock formations which add interest to walks. Gordale Scar is a gorge cut into the rock with waterfalls.
The village itself is pretty in a Yorkshire way, stone buildings and even a working smithy. A stream runs along the main Cove Road. There is a car park and park centre.
There are various walks around Malham, also mountain bike routes and locations for climbing and caving.
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