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Encyclopedia > Malham
Malham

Malham shown within North Yorkshire
OS grid reference SD900629
District Craven
Shire county North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SKIPTON
Postcode district BD23
Dialling code 01729
Police North Yorkshire
Fire North Yorkshire
Ambulance Yorkshire
European Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament Skipton and Ripon
List of places: UKEnglandYorkshire

Coordinates: 54°03′40″N 2°09′11″W / 54.061, -2.153 Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in that region and also partly in North East England. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... For other uses, see Craven (disambiguation). ... Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties are one of the four levels of English administrative division used for the purposes of local government. ... North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in that region and also partly in North East England. ... The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ... Yorkshire and the Humber is one of the regions of England. ... // Constituent country is a phrase used, often by official institutions, in contexts in which a historical, currently non-legally officially recognised country makes up a part of a larger entity or grouping. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This list of sovereign states, alphabetically arranged, gives an overview of states around the world with information on the extent of their sovereignty. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The BD postcode area, also known as the Bradford postcode area[2], is a group of postal districts around Bingley, Bradford, Cleckheaton, Keighley, Settle, Shipley and Skipton in England. ... +44 redirects here. ... There are a number of policing agencies in the United Kingdom. ... North Yorkshire Police is the police force covering the non-metropolitan county of North Yorkshire and the unitary authority of York in northern England. ... A Fire Appliance belonging to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service The fire service in the United Kingdom has undergone dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century, a process that has been propelled by a devolution of central government powers, new legislation and a change to operational... North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the statutory fire and rescue service covering the seven districts of administrative county of North Yorkshire: Craven, Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby; as well as the unitary authority of City of York. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... This is a list of Members of the European Parliament for the United Kingdom in the 2004 to 2009 session, ordered by name. ... Yorkshire and the Humber is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... The United Kingdom House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). ... Skipton and Ripon is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places within counties List of places in Bedfordshire List of places in Berkshire List of places in Buckinghamshire List of places in Cambridgeshire List of places in Cheshire List of places in Cleveland List of places... This is a list of cities, towns and villages in the historic English county of Yorkshire. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


Malham is a picturesque village in Craven, North Yorkshire, England, in the Yorkshire Dales. The population is only 120. The surrounding countryside is well known for its limestone pavements and other examples of limestone scenery. The most obvious of the attractions for tourism are Malham Tarn, Malham Cove, and the Watlowes valley. The village hosts an annual agricultural and horticultural show on August Bank holiday Saturday. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... For other uses, see Craven (disambiguation). ... North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in that region and also partly in North East England. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The Yorkshire Dales (also known as the Dales) is the name given to an upland area, in Northern England. ... Limestone pavement above Malham Cove A limestone pavement is a natural karst landform consisting of a flat, incised surface of exposed limestone that resembles artificial pavement. ... For other uses, see Limestone (disambiguation). ... Malham Tarn, northeast corner Malham Tarn is a lake about 800 m (0. ... Malham Cove and Malham Beck Malham Cove is a natural limestone formation, known as a national beauty spot, near Malham, North Yorkshire, England. ...

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Tourism

The rise in tourism over Malham's history has led to a deterioration of the areas surrounding paths as tourists waver off the path and cause erosion. This process is often called footpath erosion. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority conduct regular work to repair and maintain these footpaths and Malham remains a favourite walkers' destination.


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. Also Cawden looms over the village at 301 ft (92 m). The Malham Show Fell Race runs over Cawden as part of the course. This article is about national parks. ... A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ... The Pennine Way is a long-distance footpath in England. ... Malham Cove and Malham Beck Malham Cove is a natural limestone formation, known as a national beauty spot, near Malham, North Yorkshire, England. ... Malham Tarn, northeast corner Malham Tarn is a lake about 800 m (0. ... James Ward Gordale Scar is a dramatic limestone ravine close to Malham, North Yorkshire, England. ... Janets Foss Janets Foss is a small waterfall in the vicinity of the village of Malham, North Yorkshire. ...


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] Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A bug is the common name for a covert listening device, usually a combination of a miniature radio transmitter with a microphone. ... A parish is a type of administrative subdivision. ...


In the 1950s the village gave its name to a Ham class minesweeper, HMS Malham. The Ham Class Minesweepers were Inshore Minesweepers (IMS) Type 1 of the Royal Navy. ... HMS Malham was one of 93 ships of the Ham class of inshore minesweepers. ...


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See also

Malham Tarn, northeast corner Malham Tarn is a lake about 800 m (0. ... Janets Foss Janets Foss is a small waterfall in the vicinity of the village of Malham, North Yorkshire. ... James Ward Gordale Scar is a dramatic limestone ravine close to Malham, North Yorkshire, England. ... Malham Tarn Field Studies Centre is a building situated on the Malham Tarn in Yorkshire in England which houses students completing school project work. ... Malham Cove and Malham Beck Malham Cove is a natural limestone formation, known as a national beauty spot, near Malham, North Yorkshire, England. ...

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