Malham village to Janet's Foss
This is a popular walk from Malham village to the magical waterfall at Janet's Foss.
Near to
Yorkshire DalesStart point
National Park Centre car park, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire , BD23 4DA. Grid ref: SD899627Trail information
*Mainly on surfaced paths, with some unevenness and rocky steps. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**Uneven track through woodlands with rocky steps. Gravel and stone-flagged paths through fields. For further details, see section marked Access.
***Keep your dog under close control and preferably on a lead. Watch out for local notices, there may be restrictions in woodland or farmland at certain times of year. Please pick up your dog's mess and take it home with you.For further details, see section marked Facilities.
Total stages: 5
Total stages: 5
Start point
National Park Centre car park, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire , BD23 4DA. Grid ref: SD899627
Stage 1
From the car park, turn left and walk into the village. Cross the road. To the right of Malham Smithy there is a bridge, go over the bridge to cross the beck.
Stage 2
Turn right and follow the beck away from the village, along a surfaced path.
Stage 3
Turn left at the signpost to Janet’s Foss passing an old barn and follow this surfaced path through a series of gates for about 1 mile.
Stage 4
Go through the gate and into the woodland. At this point the path becomes very uneven and rocky – please watch your step.
Stage 5
From the waterfall, return the way you came.
End point
National Park Centre car park, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire , BD23 4DA. Grid ref: SD899627
Trail map
Malham village to Janet's Foss map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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