Waterfalls · Yorkshire & the Humber
Janet's Foss
In or near Malham.
Janet's Foss — waterfall in england north west.
Carroll Pierce — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield · 8.5 km
About
Janet's Foss is a waterfall located in england north west. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Malham-Arncliffe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Janet's Foss is a waterfall located in North-West England. It is situated at the base of a limestone cliff and is known for its picturesque setting within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The waterfall is a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts, offering a tranquil environment and scenic views. The area around Janet's Foss features a range of walking trails that provide access to the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0658, -2.1362
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Malham
- Postcode
- BD23 4DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield — 8.5 km
Sources
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Hostels · 1.1 km
The Lister Arms Hotel
Hotels · 1.1 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Janet's Foss?
- Janet's Foss is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 4DL), in the parish of Malham.
- What is Janet's Foss?
- Janet's Foss — waterfall in england north west.
- How do I get to Janet's Foss?
- The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 8.5 km away. The nearest town is Malham. Drivers can use postcode BD23 4DL.
- Is Janet's Foss a protected site?
- Yes — Janet's Foss is part of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Janet's Foss?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 4DL. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.