Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Malham Cove

"Discover the inspiration for William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Forests, lakes, mountains and quaint little towns and villages: there’s no better time spent than that spent immersing yourself in the spectacular natural beauty of the Lakes. Paddle, walk, cycle, swim or climb your way through this World Heritage site!"

"If you are completing the fabulous Ingleton Waterfall Walk, Pecca Falls will be your first encounter. The lower fall is the highest and you get a fantastic view from the …"

"The roaring triple waterfalls that make up Aysgrath Falls have been attracting tourists for over 200 years. It’s inspired many a famous artist, including Turner himself, and Wordsworth spent his honeymoon here. Take one of the many well-signposted routes up to the falls to soak up the staggering views."

"There are a few reasons to head deeper into the Yorkshire Dales, setting a course for the village of Malham, a few short miles to the east. One of these is to experience the majesty of the nearby Malham Cove, a curved limestone cliff topped with limestone pavement. This is the result of a giant waterfall carrying meltwater at the end of the last Ice Age over 12,000 years ago."

"This curving limestone rock face is shaped like an amphitheatre, making it an unusual sight. It attracts rock climbers, nesting peregrine falcons, and offers incredible clifftop views over the dale below!. This is one of the top places to see in the Yorkshire Dales and perfect for outdoorsy folk."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Green Giant used under CC BY 4.0. Cartwright Hall is Bradford’s municipal art gallery, that offers an energising array of contemporary exhibits. The collections showcase 19th and 20th-century British craftsmanship, with global contemporary prints and South Asian works."

"Although White Scar Caves is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this stunning natural attraction is worth its own entry in this guide. It is the longest show cave in the UK and inside the enormous cave system, you will see a series of impressive waterfalls and rock formations. One of the highlights of your trip will be the huge Battlefield Cavern as there are some breath-taking sights that you can enjoy."

"The longest show caves in Britain aren’t for the claustrophobic, as you’ll have to crawl and squeeze through narrow gaps to admire the waterfalls, stalagmites, stalactites and gigantic caverns that lurk inside. If you’re up to it though, the subterranean scenery is fascinating to study."

"Just outside Ingleton, White Scar caves is the longest show cave in England. A fantastic introduction to the underground world exploring passages, formations and large chambers."

"There’s an incredible history behind Pendle Hill, a Bronze Age burial site. This breathtaking landmark maintains a strong association with witchcraft thanks to the witch trials of 1612. For walkers, access to the hill is most commonly from nearby village of Barley."

"Ingleborough Cave was first entered and made accessible in 1837. In 2012, it celebrated 175 years of entrancing visitors with an awe inspiring range of stunning cave formations."

"Casa Rastelli is a family run, Italian-style cafe in Lancaster. With the deal they will be serving up homemade cakes, fresh deli items, ice cream sundaes, Italian dishes and so much more. View this post on Instagram"