Restricted Access
Access to Malham is a privilege and subject to the following climbers access agreement. Please ensure you read, understand and follow these points to ensure continued good relations with the Parish Council, other landowners, farmers and local residents
- Stick to public rights of way - don't take short cuts though fields below the Cove as these are not Open Acces land
- Always use the public toilet block next to the pub instead of the bushes
- Follow the bolting agreement - no bolting at weekends, during the school summer holiday or whilst the nesting restriction is in effect to ensure noise doesn't disturb nesting birds or detract from other visitors experience
- No wild camping near the Cove or nearby fields, or sleeping in vehicles in the village or parking areas - use the campsite at Riverside campsite in Malham, or the Gordale Scar campsite instead
- Parking is a very sensitive issue - only park in the locations listed in the parking section below
- Make use of local business (pubs/cafes/restaurants etc) after a day at the crag and help to put money back into the local economy
By following these guidelines, you'll be making sure the currently good relations with the village and Parish Council are maintained for the future.
Respect the Rock: How to climb at Malham Cove - YouTube
Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 September
Reason: Nesting Birds
Update: The Peregrine restriction for 2025 has been lifted as of 19th May. Sadly the nest failed this year.
Rockfax Description
A superb and exposed route featuring a fierce lower third and a very sustained slim groove above. © Rockfax
Craig Smith 12/Sep/1985.
Ticklists
Classic UK F7s , Yorkshire Limestone Graded List , Yorkshire Limestone top 50 , The "I live in West Yorkshire and have a rockfax digital subscription" 7's sport bible
Feedback
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| Will Hunt | 5 Nov, 2023 |
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βeta: Alpha style draws can get twisted and caught on the nut of bolts in the groove. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Alpha style draws can get twisted and caught on the nut of bolts in the groove. |
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| GDes | 23 Jul, 2007 |
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βeta: prepare to have your skin trashed on the crux section on the first few looks. Amaizing climb, best on the wall? | βeta? | |
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βeta: prepare to have your skin trashed on the crux section on the first few looks. Amaizing climb, best on the wall? |
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| Andy Farnell | 12 Mar, 2007 |
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βeta: Bouldery in an old school way crux low down, then the stunning upper groove. Amazing position and rock, sustained and technical, hard to read (on first aquaintence) moves. Possibly the line of the wall, with climbing to match. Last three bolts look suspect though. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Bouldery in an old school way crux low down, then the stunning upper groove. Amazing position and rock, sustained and technical, hard to read (on first aquaintence) moves. Possibly the line of the wall, with climbing to match. Last three bolts look suspect though. |
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| marky | 14 Dec, 2005 |
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βeta: Mega route. Sharp boulder problem start to a shakeout into a very sustained and technical groove to finish. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Mega route. Sharp boulder problem start to a shakeout into a very sustained and technical groove to finish. |
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Logged Ascents
Guidebooks for Malham Cove
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Airstrike
Grade: 7c+ ***
(Kilnsey)