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
One of Yorkshire's most coveted sport climbs. Sustained climbing leads to a taxing finish. High in the grade. © Rockfax
FA. Steve Lewis 1984. The infamous run-out at the top has undergone several changes in its life. Currently it is a good bit less scary than it has been but it is still enough to get you thinking..
Ticklists
Classic UK F7s , World Graded List , Yorkshire Limestone Graded List , Yorkshire Limestone top 50 , York University Students path to greatness , Lime Time , The "I live in West Yorkshire and have a rockfax digital subscription" 7's sport bible
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| Deema Mozayen | 15 Feb, 2023 |
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βeta: For future tries: investigate kneebars above bottom crux on flake and at the very top to get to the chain. | ||
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βeta: For future tries: investigate kneebars above bottom crux on flake and at the very top to get to the chain. |
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| Neil Binns | 30 May, 2007 |
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βeta: Brilliant superbly exposed route. Not sure about the "rests where you want". I only found one below the last bolt. I suspect if you can recover anywhere else, you probably don't need to! | ||
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βeta: Brilliant superbly exposed route. Not sure about the "rests where you want". I only found one below the last bolt. I suspect if you can recover anywhere else, you probably don't need to! |
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| Andy Farnell | 25 Jun, 2006 |
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βeta: No way is this 7c. Solid 7b+, sustained but with good rests where you want, no really hard moves and steady climbing all the way. | ||
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βeta: No way is this 7c. Solid 7b+, sustained but with good rests where you want, no really hard moves and steady climbing all the way. |
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| GDes | 25 Mar, 2006 |
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βeta: no, its benchmark 7b+ surely? and awesome | ||
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βeta: no, its benchmark 7b+ surely? and awesome |
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Silk Road 2.0
Grade: 7b+ ***
(Kilnsey)