YHA Malham

Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DB

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Overview

Set just a short distance from the famous Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar, YHA Malham offers comfortable Pennine Way accommodation in the heart of a beautiful dales village. Surrounded by classic limestone scenery and with a prime location in the centre of the village, the hostel boasts a well-appointed restaurant, pretty grounds and a vast range of bedroom types, including the recent addition of en-suite facilities.

The Pennine Way and Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way pass close by, making it a great option for walking and cycling holidays in the Dales. Heading a little further a field from Malham, the market town of Skipton offers a medieval castle, boat trips on the Leeds Liverpool canal plus boutique shops and cafés. What's more the Settle to Carlisle rail journey travels through majestic scenery and across the iconic Ribblehead viaduct.

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Why guests love this hostel

Close to key Yorkshire Dales sights and landmarks
Quiet village location on the Pennine Way
Popular for walking and cycling holidays

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Accommodation at YHA Malham

Bed in a shared room

If you're happy to share, dorm rooms have multiple beds - ideal for budget breaks.

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Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

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Bedroom with double bed and single bunk at YHA Malham

Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room, including bathroom facilities.

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Camping pods

Our wooden pods offer the camping experience with protection from the elements.

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Hire the Annexe building

Take the entire Annexe building for you and your group with YHA Exclusive Hire.

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Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

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Meeting room

Our flexible and affordable meeting room is a great choice for any occasion.

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Group booking

Serviced group stays for 16 to 80 people

Nestled in the heart of a beautiful Yorkshire Dales village, YHA Malham offers comfortable accommodation close to local attractions. Whether you are walking the Pennine Way, a school group doing a geography residential, a cycling club cycling the Way of the Roses or a group of friends wanting a relaxing break, this hostel is the perfect place to stay.

Groups of all sizes can take advantage of this hostel's idyllic location with Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar all within walking distance.

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Group-friendly facilities

Sleeping arrangements

Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group. Our bedrooms are split across two buildings.

Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.

Shared spaces

Groups can make use of our spacious dining room, lounge and separate meeting room.

Group catering

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Malham (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

Parking

Free parking is available on site, though spaces are limited.

Packages and bolt-ons

Our packages include activities, accommodation and catering – everything you need for a real outdoor adventure.

Looking to fill some free time? Our bolt-on activities can easily be added to your stay.

Accredited site

YHA Malham holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (103926).

This accreditation means that this hostel has externally audited risk assessments, verified insurance provision, quality checked safety logs and delivery observed by national reviewers.

Hostel facilities

Classroom(s)
Coach parking nearby
Contactless payments
Corridor zoning
Cycle store
Dining room
Free parking on premises
Games
Garden/grounds
Group meals
Highchair
Intermittent mobile coverage
Library
Licensed bar
Medium garden/grounds
Minibus parking nearby
Mountain view
Near bus stop
Outdoor seating
Paid on-street parking
Self-catering kitchen
Shared drying room
Shared lounge
Shared TV
Sole use available
Unlimited breakfast
Water refill station
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00.

Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.

Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.

Parking: Free parking is available on site, though spaces are limited.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Dogs can stay in our camping pods. There is a £10 charge per dog per night for our camping pod accommodation which is payable upon arrival. Pets are not permitted in the hostel accommodation at YHA Malham. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout.

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Food and drink at YHA Malham

Unlimited breakfast at YHA Malham

Enjoy all you can eat for breakfast including sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes and beans. Continental options include fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt and pastries. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to get stuck into. Drinks are included too! Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details).

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Group meals at YHA Malham

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something tasty to eat at YHA Malham (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

Self-catering at YHA Malham

Our self-catering kitchen includes everything you need to cook up a storm.

Bring your own food and make use of our oven, microwave and refrigerator plus a kettle and stove. Dishes and cutlery are provided as well as cleaning essentials.

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YHA Malham

Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DB

Map references

OS Map:: 98
OS Grid Ref:: SD901629
Lat/Lng:: 54.062513, -2.152044
what3words: prowling.bike.robots

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9529
Email:: [email protected]

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Things to do around YHA Malham

Walking and rambling in Malham

If you're planning on staying at YHA Malham, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area...

Skipton Castle

One of the best preserved and most complete medieval castles in England, despite enduring a three year siege during the civil war. Interactive guided tours are available for primary and secondary...

Bolton Abbey

Situated in an incomparable position overlooking the River Wharfe, the ruins of the 12th-century Priory and the restored Parish church are much loved by visitors. Nature trails lead through Strid...

Settle-Carlisle Railway

72 mile route from Settle to Carlisle takes you on a journey through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales. Visit the website

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Explore this historic landmark and take a journey through 350 million years of history, heritage and geology of the area. Clitheroe Castle Museum is within the castle grounds at the centre of the town...

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Cycling in Malham

The Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way passes through Malham, and offers a classic 3 or 4 day cycle ride. Get out on your bike and enjoy the stunning landscape. Whether you’re after hard core down hills, or...

Mountain Biking in Malham

White Scar Cave

White Scar Cave, Britain’s longest show cave, enjoys a magnificent setting in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Visit the show cave and experience the natural wonders of the subterranean world...

Running in Malham

Fountains Fell Distance: 8.5 miles/14km Start/Finish: Malham Tarn Field Centre, BD24 9PU Terrain: Track, trail, rough moorland Toughness: Challenging Ascent: 395 metres Navigation: Moderate - sparsely...

Climbing in Malham

Malham Cove, as seen in one of the Harry Potter films, was used for training by the successful 1953 Everest Expedition, and has some of the toughest Limestone routes in the world.

Walks with a story in Yorkshire

Explore more of the area with Discovering Britain’s walks, trails and views. From stunning viewpoints to family-friendly strolls, from day long hikes in the countryside to urban trails - there's...

More about this hostel

Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

Find out more and apply to volunteer.

History

John Dower architect, rambler, conservationist and one of the key founders of the National Park movement designed several of the earliest Youth Hostels including Malham, opened in 1938. Malham was the first purpose built hostel in Yorkshire and it was built on the site of the old Malham Sheep Fair and funded by King George’s Jubilee Trust.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: The Malham area is famous for its Limestone Geology. So don't miss the lovely Janet’s Foss waterfall, spectacular Gordale Scar, Malham Cove and Malham Tarn are all within easy walking distance and definitely worth the visit. The Pennine Way and Yorkshire Dales Cycleway both pass through this village at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park so it's a good spot for walking holidays and cycling holidays. The hostel has good facilities for educational groups on school trips.