Can you climb down Gordale Scar?

Can you climb down Gordale Scar?

Downclimbing the Scar isn’t recommended, and would make for a disappointingly short day anyway. A far better idea is to continue your limestone exploration with an onward walk to Malham Tarn, and then head back to Malham village via the spectacular Malham Cove.

Can kids climb Gordale Scar?

It’s a stunning site. Me and my two children carefully climbed up it (as many were) and it provided a great memory to cap off our stay in the Yorkshire Dales. After Malham Tarn, we walked to Gordale Scar, it’s a good walk away. The view of the ravine at the top is breathtaking and unexpected.

Is there a footpath up Gordale Scar?

A circular walk from Malham in the Yorkshire Dales. The walk initially passes by the picturesque Janet’s Foss before reaching Gordale Scar. If waters permit and your ability allows, you can climb up Gordale Scar and head on to Malham tarn.

What has been filmed at Gordale Scar?

The Witcher
To the east of the village is Gordale Scar, an impressive limestone gorge, used as a filming location for Netflix fantasy drama The Witcher and BBC’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. For centuries it was rightly regarded as one of the natural wonders of England.

Is it safe to swim in Malham Tarn?

Firstly, please do not swim in Malham Tarn. Malham Tarn is one of the few upland alkaline lakes in Europe. It is home to endangered white-clawed crayfish and is a designated site of special scientific interest and conservation. If you swim in it, you can bring in foreign bacteria which can harm the wildlife.

What Harry Potter was filmed at Malham Cove?

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
In the film Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Harry & Hermione set up camp in a tent on the Limestone Pavement at the top of Malham Cove, scenes from the film feature views across Malhamdale including the view to Cawden and down to Malham Village and Kirkby Malham.

How high is Janet’s Foss?

A little bit back you can walk to the river where Janet’s foss is located. Foss is the Norwegian word for waterfall. Janet’s Foss drops down over appr 5 meter and can be very nice after a rainy period….About Janet’s Foss.