Seven-mile Yorkshire Dales walk offers quiet route and views

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 07:09 · Archive

A seven-mile walk near Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales offers quieter routes and views from Great Close Hill.

A seven-mile walking route near Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales provides a quieter alternative to busier roads in the area. The route starts at a free car park on the southern end of Malham Tarn, three miles from Malham village, and includes an information board at the car park.

From the car park, the path leads to the waters of Malham Tarn after 400 metres. Malham Tarn is one of only two proper lakes in the Dales; most water bodies in the area disappear through limestone into caverns below, but this tarn was formed when a retreating glacier gouged the rock to a depth that left a non-porous layer of slate. The route follows paths a few metres from the lake's edge towards woodland, passing through gates and close to the shores of the tarn, which is described as a spot that attracts wading birds and other wildlife.

From the lake, the walk picks up a grassy path near a wall leading uphill. After a steady climb of 150 feet, walkers reach the summit of Great Close Hill, which offers views over the tarn and features an old hill fort.

How it is being reported

• Malham Tarn walk offers quieter routes and 'stunning' views from Great Close HillGreat Close Hill & the best of Malham TarnDarlington & Stockton Times · 24 Oct, 06:00
• The peaceful seven-mile Yorkshire Dales walk with stunning views over Malham TarnGreat Close Hill & the best of Malham TarnThe Northern Echo · 24 Oct, 05:30

In this story: Malham Tarn · Great Close Hill · Yorkshire Dales · Malham · Semer Water

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