This is a contender for the most popular scramble in the country on a weekend you have to fight your way through the crowds.

The scenery is about as impressive as it comes & the route is obvious. Description:-From Gordale bridge walk through the camp site on the obvious path to the gorge. (If in doubt follow the tourists).

Once you turn the corner into the main gorge the line is obvious follow the tufa spur up the middle of the gorge. Grid Ref SD 915 640 Escape from the upper gorge by the obvious footpath to the Left. This scamble is best combined with a circular walk from Malham-Janets Fosse-Gordale-Malham Tarn-Malham Cove 7.5 mls & Classic.