Malham is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23), in the parish of Malham.

How do I get to Malham?

The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23.

Is Malham a protected site?

Yes — Malham is part of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Malham?

The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23.

Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber

Malham

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Malham — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station: Hellifield · 7.4 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Malham, the nearest railway station is Hellifield, located 7.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

Malham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 162 people. Address: BD23. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0610°, -2.1530°.

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Official information

Malham is a picturesque village located in the Yorkshire Dales, known for its stunning natural attractions such as Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks and explore the area's rich history, including remnants from the Iron Age.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Malham-Arncliffe SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Malham is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. In the Domesday Book, the name is given as Malgun, meaning "settlement by the gravelly places". Until 1974 it was part of the Settle Rural District, in the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Craven District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. In 2001 the parish had a population of approximately 150. Malham parish increased in size geographically (to include Malham Moor) and so at the 2011 Census had a population of 238. Malham lies at the upper end of the valley of the River Aire, known above Airton as Malhamdale, in the Yorkshire Dales. The surrounding countryside is well known for its limestone pavements and other examples of limestone scenery. Tourist attractions include Malham Tarn, Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Janet's Foss and the Dry Valley. In the 1950s the village gave its name to a Ham class minesweeper, HMS Malham.

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Background

Visiting

Malham is a popular walkers' destination. The rise in tourism over Malham's history has led to some deterioration of the area's surrounding paths as tourists wander off the paths and cause pockets of erosion, a process often called "footpath erosion". The footpaths in the area are maintained by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. In the village there is a National Park Information Centre and a large car park. The Pennine Way long-distance path passes through the village. Nearby natural landmarks include Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss. The Malham Show Fell Race course runs over the nearby 301 m Cawden. In May 2006, it was reported that a covert listening…

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Coordinates: 54.0610, -2.1530
District: North Yorkshire
Parish: Malham
Postcode: BD23
Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
Population: 162
Nearest railway station: Hellifield — 7.4 km
Official site: www.malhamdale.com

Sources

wikidata: Q1247558 (CC0)
wikipedia: Malham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Lister Arms, Malham - geograph.org.uk - 559747.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Malham is a charming town in Yorkshire, offering visitors a chance to explore its stunning natural landscapes. You can enjoy breathtaking views at Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar, or discover the geological wonders of Malham Cove and its associated cave.

At a glance

Population: 162
Constituency: Skipton and Ripon
Top categories near here: 13 Archaeological sites
8 Mountains & hills
6 Historic houses
3 Caves
2 Viewpoints

Things to see in Malham

51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Malham →

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Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber

Globe Flower Wood

Globe Flower Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Gordale Scar - geograph.org.uk - 1002752

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Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Gordale Scar

Gordale Scar is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Janet's Foss

Janet's Foss is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Pikedaw calamine pits - geograph.org.uk - 53093

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Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pikedaw Calamine Caverns

Pikedaw Calamine Caverns is a cave in the United Kingdom.

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Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

St Michael's Church, Kirkby Malham

St Michael's Church, Kirkby Malham — church in Kirkby Malham, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ kirkbymalhamchurch.org

Camping at Malham Cove - geograph.org.uk - 6763090

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National parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Malham Cove

Malham Cove is a large curved limestone formation 0.6 miles (1 km) north of the village of Malham, North Yorkshire, England. It was formed by a waterfall carrying meltwater from glaciers at the end of

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Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Town Head Barn

Town Head Barn — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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