Malham Cove Magical Dark Skies Walk
Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England
Run in partnership with AFS Mountaineering
What you'll do
Come for a dark skies walk! On this evening, we'll be doing the classic Dales circuit of Janet's Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and the epic Malham Cove at night.
Although a familiar and popular place during the day, it will appear very different at night. Walking when dark can be exciting and rewarding, leaving you feeling utterly buzzing and refreshed.
The location is perfect for a spot of stargazing, moon bathing - or just heading out on a dark sky walk. The last few times we've run this event it's been cloudy, but this is such a magical place to walk at night participants were still 'WOW'ed by the experience.
But this isn't any old night walk. If we have clear skies we'll talk about the stars, as well as deep time and the landscape we're walking through. And we'll teach you how to ‘fine tune’ your senses through a little mindfulness activity so you'll get even more out of the experience too.
The result? Your WOW-factor will be ramped up. And those worries you had earlier, may have disappeared.
Walk information
The walk length is roughly 5 miles and mainly on footpaths. We'll be following recognised tracks and staying at a low level.
Although we'll be mainly on footpaths, there are hills, rough ground and mud on these routes too. Heading towards Janet's Foss there are lots of tree roots, rocky paths and uneven ground. To make this more enjoyable for you we recommend a good level of fitness for this experience.
At a Glance
Group size:
12 people maximum
Includes:
- Two guides for extra safety & quality experience
- Learn a sensory formula to enable feelings of awe & wonder
- Find out a little more about planets, stars, geology & deep time
- Time to stand and stare at this incredible sky
- Feeling exhilarated and alive!
Prices from £49 / person**
Sat 16 Mar 2024
7 - 10pm*
* Finish time is approximate
** PLUS BOOKING FEES - NON REFUNDABLE
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions before booking
What's included
Small, personal group-size. Services of a mountain guide and 'wellbeing in nature' instructor. A sensory adventure that ramps up your feel-good factor. Feeling amazing. A little information about planets, star systems and other interesting facts about the universe. Peace of mind. Safety. Feeling calmer and awe - which is priceless!
Joining Instructions
Please note joining instructions will be be given after you have booked, closer to the event date. If you have any queries about anything don't hesitate to contact me.
Please make sure you read the
T & Cs page
too
as this includes cancellations or changes due to inclement weather.
What to bring
Please refer to our Equipment List & What to Bring page for further information.
Stay Over
Malham is a stunning place and a stay here comes highly recommended. Take a look at this webpage for accommodation options or Go Stargazing's Stay & Gaze.
Meet your Leaders
Alison
is the owner of Adventures for the Soul and is passionate about the natural world and the outdoors. She holds a BSc degree in Environmental Management and PGCert in Tourism, Conservation & Sustainable Development. A dark sky enthusiast, nature lover, contemplative walks leader, Yoga teacher, and former Zen Buddhist, she's taken people to some of the most stunning areas of the UK on wellbeing and walking holidays since 2009.
Fabian
our walk leader for the evening is the Founder and Director of AFS Mountaineering. He's not only a qualified winter mountain leader, but a PhD scientist with a specialism in evolution and life in extreme habitats. He also has a fascination with stars and planets. He works alongside some exceptional mountain leaders, offering safe guide-led walks to some of the most amazing places in the UK. When Fabian is not available, his very experienced colleagues will step in.
Where you'll be & staying over
The walk starts at the Yorkshire Dales National Park's car park in Malham.
We'll meander along the classic route that follows Malham and Gordale becks, to Janet’s Foss, a waterfall set in its own little amphitheatre. Then onto to Gordale Scar, a gorge with limestone cliffs over 100 m high, and the limestone pavement above Malham Cove to Malham Cove itself.
The area is steeped in geological history. The Cove is particularly spectacular being a huge, curved amphitheatre shaped cliff formation made from limestone rock. Formed from the action of ice and water over millions of years, the vertical face of the cliff is around 70 metres high. It has amazed visitors for centuries.
Why not extend your stay so you can really reap the benefits of this super-chilled area?
Check out the
Yorkshire Dales National Park's website
for accommodation choices and the
Malhamdale website.
Images: AFS Mountaineering, Lee Collings, Yorkshire Pics, Steve Bell
