Malham is a perfect setting for a break in the Yorkshire Dales, both for the keen rambler or those wanting something less strenuous. Within a mile of the village there is Malham Cove a 250ft Limestone Cliff topped by a unique Limestone Pavement, Goredale Scar a deep rift in the landscape once painted by Turner!, and a short stroll from the hotel is Janets Foss, an enchanting waterfall where local legends abound

The popular Malham Landscape Trail begins outside the River House Hotel, this circular walk takes roughly three hours to complete. The trail is mostly easy walking along footpaths and farmland and is 7km long covering some of the best features Malhamdale has to offer. See malhamdale.com for more information.

Our neighbours "The Yorkshire Dales Trekking Centre" will be happy to arrange a trek for those wishing to experience the beautiful countryside astride a Dales Pony

Settle and Skipton are two local bustling market towns well worth a visit; Skipton having its famous castle and Settle its spectacular scenic railway line to Carlisle.

York is approximately an hour away by car passing through the spa town of Harrogate famous for its shopping. The Lakes District is also within easy reach taking about an hour and a quarter to reach the shores of Windermere.

Directions to Malham

By Car: 12 miles from Skipton via Gargrave. From the A1 take the A59 through Harrogate, or from the west take junction 31 from the M6 on to the A59 Skipton. At Skipton take the A65 to Gargrave. At Gargrave take the first right to Malham.

By Bus: Local buses run from Skipton via Gargrave. There are 4 return journeys running from Skipton bus and railway stations at the weekend, less through the week. One runs from Leeds and Braford, see www.dalesbus.org for up to date timetables.

By Train: The nearest train station is Gargrave which is 7 miles away. More frequent trains run from Skipton about 12 miles away. Trains run from York, Leeds and Scarborough via Skipton and Gargrave.

Click here for a MultiMap link to River House Hotel.