Malham Tarn cycle trail
Hop on your bike and explore Malham Moor on this family-friendly cycle trail. This circular route follows gravel tracks and country roads and takes in views of Malham Tarn.
Total steps: 6
Total steps: 6
Start point
Watersinks car park. Grid ref: SD 894 658
Step 1
Turn left out of Watersinks car park and follow the road to where the road turns right and stone tracks are straight ahead and to the left.
Step 2
Turn left and follow the gravel track. Go through the gate, following the track alongside Malham Tarn shore towards the woodland and Tarn House.
Step 3
At Tarn House follow the track to the right, round the back of the house and through the narrow limestone cutting. Keep going for about half a mile (0.8km).
Step 4
When you reach a track on your left with a post box in the wall, turn left and follow this lane along the edge of the nature reserve until you reach a gate. Go through the gate and turn left, heading down the road.
Step 5
Take the first left turn signposted to Malham and continue on this road for about half a mile (0.8km) until you reach a crossroads.
Step 6
Go left at the crossroads and follow the road back to the beginning.
End point
Watersinks car park. Grid ref: SD 894 658
Trail map
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