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
As good an E2 as you will find anywhere with a hard start and a 'go for it' finish. Climb steeply up into the corner (hard) and follow it to moves out right. Easier climbing leads up to the roof then steep moves up the groove gain some breaks. Pause only briefly before moving left and aiming for the fence posts that stick out over the top of the cliff. © Rockfax
FA. Robin Barley, Dennis Gray 1964.
Ticklists
Classic Rock Climbs In Northern England by Bill Birket , 100 best limestone climbs in Britain , Ultimate E2 ticklist , Yorkshire Limestone top 50 , Paul Dearden's classic rock climbs , Chris Jackson’s 100 Classic Limestone Climbs , Extreme Rock II
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| Fiend | 14 Aug, 2007 |
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βeta: Mitch, throw your keyboard away, you obviously don't know how to use it. Pretty classic stuff that does what it says on the tin, albeit a bit fiddly in places. Start could be worth a flutter as the ground is uncomfortable close. The finish is pleasingly exposed and a bit urgent, but not nearly as bad as it looks. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Mitch, throw your keyboard away, you obviously don't know how to use it. Pretty classic stuff that does what it says on the tin, albeit a bit fiddly in places. Start could be worth a flutter as the ground is uncomfortable close. The finish is pleasingly exposed and a bit urgent, but not nearly as bad as it looks. |
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| phatlad | 30 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: Yorks E3 maybe, though it feels more like E2 5b. more gear than you could waggle a stick at | βeta? | |
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βeta: Yorks E3 maybe, though it feels more like E2 5b. more gear than you could waggle a stick at |
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| Stone Muppet | 12 Jun, 2005 |
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βeta: just failed to do this so can't really comment on grade... but agree the flutter symbol isn't appropriate! getting the first bit of gear in is tricky, and the landing not great, but at the end of the day it's only a couple of meters up so no flutters there. as to the finish, decent cams protect if you can hang around to put them in - I should know, I rested on them! | βeta? | |
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βeta: just failed to do this so can't really comment on grade... but agree the flutter symbol isn't appropriate! getting the first bit of gear in is tricky, and the landing not great, but at the end of the day it's only a couple of meters up so no flutters there. as to the finish, decent cams protect if you can hang around to put them in - I should know, I rested on them! |
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| Grinning Donkey | 30 Apr, 2005 |
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βeta: Magnificent and classic route...only spoiled by the fact that it is v. polished in quite a few sections...shame... | βeta? | |
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βeta: Magnificent and classic route...only spoiled by the fact that it is v. polished in quite a few sections...shame... |
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| Bob | 20 Oct, 2004 |
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βeta: What's the flutter symbol for? | βeta? | |
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βeta: What's the flutter symbol for? |
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| GDes | 16 Jun, 2004 |
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βeta: the bottom bit's not hard-just go for it. good holds on the step out from the groove. just make sure you have a good rest at the ledge before the last bit, then leg it! | βeta? | |
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βeta: the bottom bit's not hard-just go for it. good holds on the step out from the groove. just make sure you have a good rest at the ledge before the last bit, then leg it! |
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| GeoffG | 19 Jan, 2004 |
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βeta: wheres the 6a? | βeta? | |
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βeta: wheres the 6a? |
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The Alamo
Grade: E2 5b ***
(Eavestone Crag)