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Short Breaks from Leeds

Description: Ever needed to just get away, but you can't go for too long? Please tell us about your short breaks away (e.g. day ... more

Short Breaks from Leeds ... trips, road trips or weekend breaks), whether it be for ultimate relaxation, or to be active and practice hobbies you may have (fishing,

Newest Review: ... to see a peregrine falcon flying really close overhead. North of the cove a path takes you through a magnificent dry valley known as Watlowes which anywhere else would be a celebrated local feature but here seems to be overshadowed by the sheer wealth of natural beauty in the area. ( Help, I'm running out of superlatives already.) MALHAM TARN Walk across the moors from the cove and you will ... more

... find Malham Tarn, which you will also come across if you are walking the Pennine Way. This is a lake formed by glacial debris where there are many waterfowl. A good place to stop for a picnic if you are doing the full walk from the cove to the scar ...more

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Short Breaks from Leeds: Malham - A Miniscule Jewel (859 words)
by - written on 06/10/05 (Very useful, 200 readings)
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Malham is part of Malhamdale which is at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales. I visited here for the first time early this year and later returned for second visit. If you like the outdoors there is scenery here that can scarcely be rivalled in the whole of England. Let me take you on a little tour: MALHAM COVE This is probably the most remarked upon feature of Malham. It is a stunning white ampitheatre of limestone that rises three hundred feet above its surroundings. The cove lies one mile north of Malham village and is easily reached by a broad track. It is a beautiful sight and well worth the trek up some steps to a wonderful view and to see the ... Read the complete review