Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss from York
A private guided walk in the Yorkshire Dales, with pick-up from your York hotel.
From £395 per group
Spend a day in the Yorkshire Dales without needing a car. We pick you up from your hotel in central York, drive you to Malham in a comfortable private vehicle and walk with you to three of the best known sights in the Dales: Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove.
The walk is private, just for your group, and led by an experienced local guide. Afterwards we stop at a cosy country pub for food and drinks, then drive you back to York.
- Distance
- 12.2 km (7.6 miles)
- Ascent
- 243 m (797 ft)
- Walking time
- About 4 hours
- Group size
- Up to 8 guests
- Full day
- About 8 hours
The route
Shorter and longer versions are available on request.
On the walk
Janet's Foss is a waterfall in woodland, dropping into a clear pool. Local tradition says Janet, queen of the fairies, lived in a cave behind the falls.
Gordale Scar is a dramatic limestone gorge, where waterfalls pour between overhanging cliffs.
Malham Cove is a huge curved limestone cliff. On top is a wide limestone pavement, its blocks and deep cracks shaped by rainwater. You may recognise it: the pavement appears in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.
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Getting there from York
Malham is about an hour and a quarter's drive from York. Without a car, it means trains and buses with changes, and buses to Malham do not run often. With hotel pick-up, we simply collect you in York and drive you there.
Your day
8:30am: Hotel pick-up
We collect you from your hotel in central York.
The drive
A comfortable private vehicle takes you to Malham, in the Yorkshire Dales.
The walk
12.2 km (7.6 miles) with your guide, about 4 hours of walking.
The pub
Food and drinks at a cosy country pub.
About 5pm: Back in York
We drop you back at your hotel.
What's included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in York- A comfortable private vehicle
- An experienced local guide
What to bring
- Walking boots or sturdy shoes
- A waterproof jacket
- Warm layers
- Water
- Snacks
Prices
| Group size | Price | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 guests | £395 | 4-seater |
| 5 to 8 guests | £595 | 8-seater |
Prices are per group, not per person.
What our guests say
We thoroughly enjoyed our hike between Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay with Ryan. He made organising the walk very easy with his prompt, informative communications, and we got started right on time. Ryan’s knowledge of the countryside and its history was very comprehensive, and we ended up hiking while having a fun, in-depth discussion of English history as well as foraging, camping and language topics. The walk itself was a lovely, well-chosen track and we got lucky with the unpredictable October weather. Overall, a highly recommended experience.
Daniel
Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay walk
It was so much more than just a hike. I learned practical map-reading skills, how to take and use coordinates, and gained a real insight into the nature, history and landscape of the area. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly and made the whole experience really enjoyable, with plenty of interesting facts and stories along the way. A brilliant mix of adventure, learning and enjoying the outdoors.
Julie
Ilkley Moor walk
Absolutely top class day out on the hills led by expert guides. Great knowledge of the area helping us hone our winter skills.
James
Guided hill walk
Book this walk
Pick a date and tell us how many are in your group. Each date is for one group only. Meeting point: pick-up from your hotel in central York.
Online booking closes 48 hours before pick-up.
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Questions
- Is it suitable for beginners?
- Yes, if you are happy walking for a few hours. It is 12.2 km (7.6 miles) with 243 m (797 ft) of climbing, about 4 hours of walking, and paths can be muddy. If you would like an easier day, we can make it shorter.
- What happens if it rains?
- Yorkshire weather changes quickly in every season, so please come ready for rain with a waterproof jacket, warm layers and walking boots or sturdy shoes with good grip. Paths can be muddy. If you are unsure about the forecast, get in touch before the day.
- Can you pick us up from York railway station instead of a hotel?
- Yes. We can pick you up from your hotel or from York railway station, as long as it is in central York. Just tell us where when you book.
- Can the walk be shorter or longer?
- Yes. Every walk can be made shorter or longer to suit your group. Just ask in the notes when you book, or get in touch.
Anything else? Get in touch.
Visiting from abroad
- We pick you up from your hotel in central York and bring you back at the end of the day.
- Prices are in pounds sterling (GBP) and you pay by card when you book.
- Yorkshire weather changes quickly in every season: bring a waterproof jacket and warm layers, even in summer.
- Walking boots or sturdy shoes with good grip are best; paths can be muddy.