24.7km
Total Distance
699m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A classic limestone stage that climbs from Malham above the dramatic cliff of Malham Cove and up the dry valley of Watlowes, then passes Malham Tarn. The route crosses Fountains Fell and passes beneath Pen-y-ghent by Churn Milk Hole before dropping by Brackenbottom to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Superb Yorkshire Dales scenery.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water
    at the start
Bus stop
National Park Centre · 136m from the start
Parking
96m from the start
Surface
natural ground 43%, paved 32%, gravel 25%
Marked route
Pennine Way (Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale)

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route