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At The Lister Arms, The Dales are on your doorstep, head out on a local walk after a delicious locally sourced lunch. When you return grab yourself a pint from the bar, settle in by the fire or enjoy the sunshine in our beer garden depending on the season.

Dogs are always welcome at The Lister.

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Local Walks

Malham Cove

At 70 metres high and with 400 steps to the top this crescent-shaped piece of limestone history is a unique spectacle when standing at the bottom and offers views across the Dales when you’re at the top. You may recognise where you’re standing from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. Watch out for the peregrine falcons during the summer months.

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Janet’s Foss

A magical waterfall with fairy tales and clear waters that invite you in. Found in a small wood in the middle of the valley, the foss is a tranquil spot to unwind to the sound of flowing water, or go for a dip to feel the real benefits of the pool.

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Gordale Scar

A jewel in the Yorkshire Dales National Park crown, this spectacular sight has inspired famous writers and artists like Wordsworth, Ward and Turner. With limestone cliffs of over 100m high, deep gorges and waterfalls at the heart of the ravine; it certainly is worth a visit.

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Malham Tarn

This nature reserve area consists of 147 hectares and is one of the best places to see a natural lime-rich lake, the tarn, in the UK. It’s the highest limestone lake in Britain, and at 380m above sea level, it provides an array of species including the great crested grebe, moorhen, tufted duck and teal.

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Access the Dales

We are proud to have partnered with Access the Dales and have become their Malham Hub, encouraging people of all abilities to explore our stunning surroundings. Thanks to TGA Mobility we have a Breeze 4 Mobility scooter to borrow from us at The Lister Arms.

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steak and chips dish with a pint of thwaites ale

Explore The Dales…

Wander over to the popular Malham Cove, just a mile away, or spend some time exploring the peaks, caves and waterfalls of The Yorkshire Dales.

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