Malham Cove and Goredale Scar - GOGA Walking Trip - Saturday 26th April 2025

Group University of Leeds Events
Venue Parkinson Steps
Starts Sat 26 Apr 9:00AM
End Sat 26 Apr 5:30PM

Explore the incredible Malham Cove (where Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was filmed) and the waterfalls of Goredale Scar and Janet's Foss, situated deep in the Yorkshire Dales. One of our most popular GOGA walks - this is a must-do for your time in Leeds.

Malham Cove, one of the most famous wonders of the Yorkshire Dales, is a huge curving amphitheatre-shaped cliff formation of limestone rock. It was formed by a waterfall carrying meltwater from glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age more than 12,000 years ago

Interesting fact: The intricate limestone pavements may look strangely familiar - they featured in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. Harry & Hermione set up camp on the top of Malham Cove and scenes from the film feature views across Malhamdale and down to Malham Village.

Goredale Scar is a limestone ravine. It contains two spectacular waterfalls and has overhanging limestone cliffs over 100 metres high.

There will be two walking route options - a shorter route for people who wish to spend more time in Malham and a longer walk for those wishing to explore further.  Please note that the length of time to explore Malham will depend on which route option you pick.

You will need good outdoor walking shoes or strong trainers (you don’t mind getting muddy) plus a layer of waterproof clothing. You will also need a change of footwear for after the walk, and a bag for you muddy shoes/boots.

We have a limited amount of kire for hire which includes walking boots and waterproof jackets. The hire form will be released on the week of the walk.

 

Date & Time:
Saturday 26th April 08:30 - 17:30

Location:
Malham, Yorkshire Dales

Cost:
£18.00

Transport:
We will travel via coach from the Parkinson Steps departing at 08:30 and arriving back at 17:30. This is included in the ticket cost.


What you need to bring:
Please come in suitable footwear for uneven and unpaved terrain (walking boots or strong trainers) and a change of footwear for after the walk. You will also need:

  • A Waterproof jacket and spare dry clothing
  • A change of shoes for after the walk
  • Food/a packed lunch and drink for during the walk
  • Money if you want to purchase items in the shops and cafes

We have a limited amount of kire for hire which includes walking boots and waterproof jackets. The hire form will be released on the week of the walk.

Please view our Get Out, Get Active destination guide here to understand more about this trip including elevation, steepness and terrain.

You will receive an email from GetOutGetActive@leeds.ac.uk on the week on the trip, this will include further information such as meeting time, activator contact details, route information, the kit hire form and the health check form - which you must complete by 4pm on the day before your trip.

Terms and conditions:

  • You must be at least 17 years of age to attend this trip.
  • When booking a place for this event, the named participant is making a commitment to attend the event, to travel to and from the destination on the organised coach provided and to remain with the group and leaders at all times during the guided walk.
  • Please note that any inappropriate behaviour or failure to follow instructions provided by the trip leaders will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate action. 
  • If after payment a participant cannot attend for any reason, including illness, injury and emergencies, the participant will not be entitled to a refund. The event organiser will be as accommodating as possible if the participant cannot attend, and will deal with cases on an individual basis up to one week before the event. We advise that in the event of the named candidate not being able to attend that they find a replacement to take their position and notify the event organiser at least one week before the date of the event. No changes can be made within one week of the event.

 

For more information, please contact Get Out, Get Active: getoutgetactive@leeds.ac.uk.

 

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