Malham

Malham is surrounded by stone-walled pastures.

Malham is a picturesque village in Craven, North Yorkshire, England, in the Yorkshire Dales. The population is only 120. The surrounding county is well known for its limestone pavements and other examples of limestone scenery.

There is a National Park Information Centre and large car park in the village, which attracts many tourists. The long-distance path the Pennine Way passes through the village. It is close to the natural landmarks of Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss.

In May 2006, it was reported that a covert listening device was discovered hidden in the local parish hall, leaving the villagers baffled by its discovery. The electronic transmitter was found in a wall socket during a safety inspection at Malham village hall [1].

External links

*Village and area web site