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Pictures of Gordale Scar

in the town of Malham, in the county of North Yorkshire

About Gordale Scar

Painted by James Ward, written about by Wordsworth in a sonnet, this dramatic limestone ravine is an essential visit when in the area. The painting by James Ward (1769-1859) was completed around 1814 and is said to be his masterpeice. It can be seen hanging in the Tate Gallery in London.

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Recommended towns & villages near Gordale Scar

The Smithy in Malham

Malham (84 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire

(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SW)

High on the moors and dales of Yorshire, lies the wild and desolate place of Malham....

Grassington

Grassington (52 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)

This is Upper Wharfdale's principle village. It is a place of quiet charm with a lovely old bridge spanning the River Wharfe and cobbled lanes with pretty stone cottages descending towards the attractive village square...

Limestone scenery above Settle, Yorkshire Dales

Settle (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W)

A wonderful market town in the Yorkshire Dales. Settle is the starting point for the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most spectacular and scenic railways which.....

Kettlewell in Upper Wharfedale

Kettlewell (49 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire

(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE)

The spectacular limestone beauty of Kettlewell has been appreciated by travellers for decades. It has a series of delightful cottages clustered around the little Cam Beck, a tributary of the River Wharfe as it plunges from Great Whernside...

Skipton Church

Skipton (171 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire

(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SE)

Long considered "The Gateway to the Dales" which lye to the north, moors extend southwards, and the tranquil countryside of the Ribble Valley is to the west...

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Recommended attractions near Gordale Scar

Janet's Foss. Malham, North Yorkshire

Janet's Foss (6 Pictures)

(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)

A small picturesque waterfall near the village of Malham and Malham Cove, North Yorkshire. Janet refers to a Fairy Queen who is.....

Malham Views

Malham Cove (30 Pictures)

(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction W)

A natural limestone formation which is a national beauty spot, near Malham, North Yorkshire..

Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire

Malham Tarn & Moor (4 Pictures)

(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW)

Malham Tarn is a lake in the Yorkshire Dales National Park which inspired English novelist Charles Kingsley to write the classic.....

Garsdale Station on the Settle Carlisle Railway, located high in the Yorksire Dales National Park

Settle Carlisle Railway (9 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W)

This spectacular train journey could easily be the most scenic train trip in the whole of the UK. The route is part of National.....

Skipton Castle, North Yorkshire

Skipton Castle (52 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SE)

Apart from it's historic church, Skipton Castle is the town's premier attraction. This is located where the High Street fans out.....


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