Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Malhamdale
Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent from Malham
A full 50km day that strings together the cove, the tarn and two major summits, a serious long-distance challenge through the heart of the Dales.
Distance
50 km
Ascent
1,701 m
Descent
1,700 m
Max elevation
692 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
6h 55m – 9h 20m
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
BD23 4DA
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
summer
About this route
A 50km expedition from Malham over Malham Cove and Tarn, across Fountains Fell and up Pen-y-ghent, following the Pennine Way deep into the Dales and back.
Hazards & notes
At 50km this is a committing, remote outing with no resupply once you leave Malham. Open mine shafts scar Fountains Fell, the moorland is exposed to weather, and navigation is serious in cloud.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
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