Accessible social walk from YHA Malham
Overview
Thursday 10th October 2024
Distance: 2.5 or 5 miles (depending which option you choose)
Duration: 2 - 3.5 hours
Led by: Debbie North, Access the Dales
This accessible, 2-part walk from the hostel in the centre of Malham heads along a country lane and then a wide semi-surfaced path up to the foot of Gordale Scar, a towering limestone ravine. We return to the hostel before setting off for an optional second stage on a similar lane and track to the bottom of Malham Cove, a huge natural amphitheatre of 260ft high cliffs.
A mobile accessible toilet will be available at the hostel.
This event is part of YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
If you have any further questions about this walk, please contact the festival team.
What makes it special
- Explore the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Enjoy the charms of Malham village and an historic hostel
- Free cuppa and cake at the finishing point
Date and time
Thursday 10th October 2024
Start: 11:00am
Starting point: YHA Malham
Price
It's free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards our heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel.
Hostels nearby
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