Access for all - Yorkshire Dales National Park

G. Malham Cove Parking SD 900628start of walk SD 898634Malham Cove is a huge natural limestone cliff just north of Malhamwhich was formed by the Craven Fault and was once the sceneof a spectacular prehistoric waterfall. The valley above the cove isnow dry, with the river having found an alternative route through anundiscovered cave system deep underground.TrailA 1.5km route follows this popular section of the Pennine Wayto Malham Cove. The route is well-compacted aggregate and isa minimum width of 1m for the complete length. There are someshort stretches of gradient up to 1:8. Please note, however,surfacing work will be completed on this route during 2008.ToiletsThe nearest public toilets, including RADAR facility toilets, are inthe National Park Centre car park.ParkingThe nearest public parking facilities – including designated bays forblue badge holders – is at the Malham National Park Centre car park.GeneralFrom Easter until the end of July, the RSPB set up free, fullyadjustable telescopes at the cove for amazing views of theperegrines that nest on the limestone cliff.H. Killington New Bridge, SD 622907Local Nature ReserveThis reserve is accessed through a wheelchair-friendly kissinggate and along 600m of path. The hedgerow alongside most ofthe path’s length is managed using the traditional method called‘laying’. The hedge trees are allowed to grow tall stems, and theseare then part cut through and bent, or laid, horizontally along theline of the hedge and woven in and out of short upright stakes. Theresult is a strong, stock-proof hedge, which will last centuries, ifproperly maintained.ToiletsThe nearest public toilets, including RADAR facility toilets, arein Sedbergh.ParkingThere is limited parking on rough ground on the roadside vergeby the bridge.GeneralThe reserve is 1.9 miles (3km) from Sedbergh. Take the A683 toKirkby Lonsdale, turning right towards Kendal and the M6. Afterless than 5/8 mile (1km), park just before a bridge and take thepublic footpath on the right. In 1999, the path was re-laid for betterwheelchair access; it is level but can be muddy.24 25