| Walk: | Settle to Malham and return | ||
| Start Point: | Settle car park | Grid Reference: | SD 819 638 |
| Distance: | 13 miles | Ascent: | 2,300 feet |
| Time: | 6.25 hours | ||
| Weather: | |||
| Comments: | Six people gathered in Settle on a cold morning - the temperature had reached a massive 4deg. We soon warmed up with the climb out of Settle and after a morning coffee in the shelter of a wall, the day started to warm up. Descending towards Malham village the cove came in to view. Continuing towards and then above the cove we had spectacular views of the limestone pavement. The return walk took us along what used to be a very muddy track but is now a well laid footpath. Passing Victoria cave and making our way back to the cars the scenery was reminiscent of a cowboy film, with the Red Indians about to appear on the skyline!!!! | ||
Scroll down to see photos of the walk
On the way up!!!
The start of the descent towards Malham
A typical Dales scene
Having a good stretch!
Looking back at the route
Poser!
An interesting pattern of walls
Malham Cove
Leg unveiling!
Malham Tarn
Time to stop . . .
for lunch
Ingleborough
A trio of leaders!
Pen-y-Ghent
Over hill and dale (with apologies to Gervaise Phinn)
Victoria Cave
Checking the route
Warrendale Knotts
Nearly back to Settle