Malham Cove, Limestone formation in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England.
The curved limestone cliff stands 80 meters high, creating a natural amphitheater with a wide limestone pavement stretching across its summit.
The formation emerged during the last Ice Age when glacial meltwater carved through the limestone rock, shaping the curved cliff face over 12,000 years ago.
The limestone cliffs of Malham Cove appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film, representing a remote camping location for the main characters.
Visitors can access the limestone pavement at the top via 400 stone steps on the western side, following the marked Pennine Way trail.
During extreme rainfall in December 2015, water cascaded over the cliff edge, temporarily creating England's highest single-drop waterfall at 80 meters.
GPS coordinates: 54.07083,-2.15861
Latest update: June 3, 2025 04:41
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