Janet's Foss, Limestone waterfall in Malhamdale, England
Janet's Foss features a white limestone cliff where Gordale Beck flows into a deep natural pool surrounded by woodland vegetation.
The pool at the base of Janet's Foss served as a communal sheep dipping location for Malhamdale farmers during the 19th century.
The name combines Janet, referring to a fairy queen believed to inhabit a cave behind the falls, and Foss, a Nordic term for waterfall.
Visitors can access the waterfall via a 1.5-mile marked path from Malham village, with parking available at the National Park Centre.
The limestone rocks behind the waterfall display tufa formations, created by mineral deposits from calcium carbonate-rich water over time.
Location: Malham
GPS coordinates: 54.06582,-2.13617
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:25
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