Discover more walks in the Yorkshire Dales<\/h4>\n
The valleys, moors, hills and caverns of the Yorkshire Dales are etched with miles and miles of rolling footpaths \u2013 explore this atmospheric limestone landscape with our guide to the national park\u2019s best hiking trails.<\/p>\n
- Best walks in the Yorkshire Dales National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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3.5 miles\/5.6km | 2.5 hours | easy<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Malham Tarn car park<\/h4>\n
Park at the Water Sinks Gate car park, the flat expanse of Malham Tarn\u2019s surface glimmering to the north. Walk towards the upland lake and veer right as you reach the water\u2019s edge. The tarn is home to coots, moorhens and gold crested grebes, along with several species of waders<\/a>\u00a0and six species of freshwater fish.<\/p>\n
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Keep the Ha Mire Plantation to your left and make your way north-east towards the towering bulk of Great Close Scar.\u00a0The limestone cliffs overlook Malham Tarn and are a popular rock-climbing spot.<\/p>\n
The footpath broadens to a north-bound gravel track \u2013 in the spring and summer months, its verges are dotted with wildflowers.<\/p>\n
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Beyond the scar, bend left into woodland towards Malham Tarn House \u2013 a field study centre. Follow the track past a couple of\u00a0boat houses, looking out for oystercatchers, lapwings and redshanks stepping through the shallows of the lake.<\/p>\n
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At Home Farm, turn left and keep to the track. To your left is Tarn Moss. You will soon reach a crossroads. Turn left again and complete the cicuit of the lake back to the car park.<\/p>\n
All-terrain Tramper wheelchairs<\/a> are available for hire from\u00a0the Malham Tarn Visitor Centre.<\/p>\n
Malham Tarn map<\/h2>\n
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