Janet's Foss
Janetโ€™s Foss
Swimming
Parking available
Discover Janet's Foss, a magical waterfall and pool nestled in an enchanting wood, steeped in local fairy folklore.

๐Ÿ“œ A picturesque waterfall and pool located near Gordale Scar in Malhamdale.
๐Ÿงšโ€โ™€๏ธ Local folklore suggests it may be the home of Jennet, the queen of the fairies.

Why Go

๐ŸŒŠ See a small but wonderful waterfall and pool.
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Enjoy a magical walk through a wood along Malham Beck.
๐Ÿ‘ƒ Smell wild garlic in the wood during summer.
๐Ÿ’ฐ Discover 'money trees' where you can add a coin and make a wish.
๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Paddle or swim in the water, or let your dog splash.
๐Ÿž๏ธ Admire unique Tufa deposits on rocks and Limestone Pavements.

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Parking is in Malham village, requiring a walk to the Foss.
โ™ฟ The footpath involves fields, kissing gates, and can be rocky, not ideal for strollers or wheelchairs.
๐ŸŒง๏ธ Path can be slippery when wet due to rocky steps.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Available in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Car Park in Malham village (pay and display).

โฐ Hours

โฐ Open all year round.

๐Ÿšป Toilets

๐Ÿšป Available in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Car Park.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Facilities

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cafรฉs, shops, and pubs are available in Malham village.