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Airton is a village located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire. With a population of 228, it falls under the postcode BD23. Governed by North Yorkshire Council, Airton is part of the scenic Yorkshire Dales. The village is noted for its historical significance and picturesque rural landscape.
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Riverside Walk
Airton Mill, 16 Riverside Walk
2 Riverside Walk
2 Riverside Walk, Skipton
Lindon Guest House
Lindon Guest House provides comfortable accommodation in airton.
Things to Do in Airton
Giggleswick Memorial Bridge
Discover the tranquil Giggleswick Memorial Bridge, offering scenic river views amidst beautiful Settle.
Skipton Castle
Explore Skipton Castle, a beautifully preserved medieval fortress where centuries of history unfold around every corner.
Queen's Rock
Discover Queen's Rock near Settle, a picturesque natural landmark perfect for riverside walks, offering peaceful scenery and local charm.
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Town End Farm Shop
Located in the picturesque village of Airton, Town End Farm Shop offers a delightful stop for tourists exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy free parking as you visit the charming shop and tea room, where you can savor local delicacies and handmade goods. It's an ideal spot for a relaxing break after a day of walking or sightseeing.
The Secret Garden Bistro
Located in the picturesque village of Kirkby Malham, The Secret Garden Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with a fully vegan menu and a charming atmosphere. While enjoying the culinary delights, visitors can conveniently park at nearby pay-and-display facilities, making it an accessible stop for those exploring the scenic beauty of Malham and its surroundings.
Game Cock
Located in the picturesque village of Austwick, the Game Cock offers convenient parking for visitors exploring the charming surroundings and enjoying traditional British cuisine with a French/Mediterranean twist. Ideal for those visiting nearby attractions like Ingleborough Caves, this facility ensures easy access to the delightful pub experience.
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Geographic Facts
This village is geographically within the following regions:
- Population
- 228
- Postcode
- BD23
- Administrative area
- North Yorkshire Council (formerly Craven)
- Dialing code
- 01729
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Walk: The Lister Arms, Malham
Venture out into the lesser-visited side of the Malham countryside, topping it off with a recharge at The Lister Arms. The Route what3words for start point: ///optimists.requiring.grove Start / Finish Point: The Lister Arms, Malham, Skipton BD23 4DB Distance: 6 Miles GPX Route Map walkshire-malhamlisterarms-2Download Walk Description Starting at The Lister Arms, turn left down Finkle Street, then immediately left again to follow the Pennine Way. After a short while, look for a footpath on the left, and turn down that path. This exits on Cove Road, where you find the public footpath straight across and carry on down that. At the end, ignore the farm access on the left, but veer to the left and then turn right to walk down the track. Follow the track around to the right, and then at the fork in the tracks, veer to the right and follow it until the dual walled track opens into a field. Follow the clear path on the ground to reach Cove Road. Turn right and then take the first footpath on the left into the field. Head to the gate in the wall to the left, and go into the next field. Ahead, there are three trees - head to the right of the middle tree to the stile, then take the stile in the wall slightly to your right. Ahead across this field, finding the stile again slightly to your right. Head across two more fields, finding the stiles in the walls as you go. In the next field, just walk slightly to your right away from the road, which is on your left and you’ll find another stile in the wall. Here, walk straight ahead to the corner and then turn left to follow a wall on your right. This reaches Cove Road again, by a cattle grid. Cross over the road and take the footpath straight ahead. The footpath follows the line of the wall, but you can take the track off to the left if you wish. Just after the wall, the tracks split, and here, turn left. Follow this track into three fields and then alongside a wall on the left. At the junction of paths, turn left and follow the clear track. Just as the landscape gets rather rocky on the right hand side, find the clear path on the ground to turn right, and find the stile in the wall coming in on the left. Follow the clear path on the ground to eventually walk with a wall on your left. Follow this line to the gate in the wall ahead, then continue on, to head for the barn straight ahead. Go through the gate and to the right after the trees, to see a road ahead. Take the stile and join the road, as it turns to the right and eventually meets up with the track split from earlier in the walk, where you went right, instead of left. Now retrace your steps back into Malham to The Lister Arms.
Malham Cove Walk
This walk takes in two beauty spots in the Yorkshire Dales National Park - Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. The Route what3words for start point: ///chew.afflict.voltages Start Point: Malham, North Yorkshire Finish Point: Malham, North Yorkshire Distance: 9 Miles Getting there Travel by car - there is a sizeable car park just off Chapel Gate at the South end of the village, which includes a charging point. GPX Route Map malhamcoveandmalhamtarnDownload Walk Description This circular walk to the cove and the tarn is one of the most popular walks in Yorkshire. Malham Cove was put on the global scene as it was used as a filming location in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1). The walk begins in the village of Malham, following the Pennine Way to the formidable Malham Cove. The cove is 260 feet high and was formed by a waterfall carrying meltwater from glaciers following the Ice Age over 12,000 years ago. Embarking on the Malham Circular Walk is a venture into a landscape steeped in both geological wonder and cinematic lore. Nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, the walk is a symphony of nature’s grandeur, spanning a robust 9 miles that begin and end in the charming village of Malham. The walk's starting point, pinpointed by the what3words coordinate ///chew.afflict.voltages, hints at an adventure as electrifying as the words suggest. Travelers reaching Malham by car will find the practicality of modern life in the form of a spacious car park located just off Chapel Gate. It’s a thoughtful amenity, including an eco-friendly charging point for electric vehicles, symbolizing a bridge between nature’s past wonders and the future's sustainability. As you set off from the village, the walk takes you along the well-trodden paths of the Pennine Way, a route trodden by countless boots and hearts seeking the tranquil beauty that only the English countryside can offer. The initial stretch meanders through the village, where quaint stone cottages and the welcoming smiles of locals are a prelude to the natural marvels ahead. The approach to Malham Cove is nothing short of dramatic. The limestone amphitheater-like cliff formation looms ahead, standing as a 260-foot high testament to the raw power of nature. One cannot help but feel humbled by its enormity, which dominates the landscape. Its sheer face, akin to a stone curtain, reveals the history of Earth’s climatic shifts. The cove, carved by a colossal waterfall from melting glaciers over 12 millennia ago, is today silent, devoid of the thunderous water, but echoing with the whispers of its dramatic creation. Following the base of the cove, a series of stone steps invites you to ascend. The climb, while rigorous, rewards with every step; each rise unveils new vistas of the cove’s curvature and the sweeping valley below. Upon reaching the top, the limestone pavement stretches out like a natural mosaic, each clint and gryke telling a story millions of years old, a habitat for rare plants and creatures that have adapted to this unique environment. The walk doesn’t stop at the marvel of the cove. It beckons onwards towards Malham Tarn, England’s highest freshwater lake. The path to the tarn invites a contemplative silence, with the landscape opening up to rolling hills and fields dotted with grazing sheep and the occasional flash of a peregrine falcon in flight. The tarn itself is a serene mirror reflecting the sky, edged by reeds and wetlands, a vital oasis for birds and wildlife. With each step around the tarn and back towards Malham, the walk offers a meditative rhythm. The sights, from the occasional quaint farmstead to the swathes of wildflowers and the limestone cliffs standing sentinel in the distance, are a patchwork of nature’s finest. By the time you find yourself returning to the village, the circular journey feels like a closing of a loop, yet the experiences gained are far from circular. They spiral within you, a helix of stories, encounters, and vistas that have left an indelible mark. In this long walk around Malham, what begins as a simple trek becomes a pilgrimage through time, elements, and the undying beauty of Yorkshire. Refuelling Once you've finished your walk, why not stay for dinner at The Buck in Malham?
Walk: Gordale Scar
Located just out of Malham is an easy access route into the towering cliffs of Gordale Scar. This walk is for anyone and everyone who wants a simple walk with great views. The Route what3words for start point: ///shunning.hopeless.landlords Start Point: Gordale Ln, Skipton BD23 4DL Distance: 1 Miles GPX Route Map drawaroute-3Download Walk Description An easy access route into the towering cliffs of Gordale Scar. This 600m footpath runs from Gordale Bridge to Gordale Scar. The route is well surfaced and level and has a general width of 100cm. Whilst walking the route, look out for peregrines and dippers.
Walk: Malham Cove
A peaceful walk to the beautiful Malham Cove. This walk starts in the village of Malham allowing you to see this lovely village on your way to the Cove. The Route what3words for start point: ///laugh.haggle.reshaping Start / Finish Point: Malham National Park Centre, Chapel Gate, Malham BD23 4DA Distance: 1.2 Miles GPX Route Map drawaroute-7Download Walk Description Starting at the National Park Centre, follow the road through the village. At the phone box, go through the gate to follow the unsurfaced woodland trail alongside the stream then continue on the road to just beyond Town Head Barn where the gradient reaches 1 in 6. The footpath to the cove is a well-surfaced track of compact stone with a general width of at least 150cm. The first 25m of the route has a gradient of 1 in 6. From here, the footpath levels out and does not exceed a 1 in 8.