> Holidays photos <		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Yorkshire Dales, Malham Autumn 2006 Day 2
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		On Monday, the whole party walked to Malham Cove where the sheer limestone walls towered above them. Mike explained that when the ice-sheet melted a waterfall, higher than Niagara, had cascaded over these cliffs. The 414 steps to the limestone pavements above the cove were then ascended. Many small plants were growing in the sheltered grikes or cavities which had been eroded into the rocks. Lunch was taken by Malham Tarn, where a stream disappears into the ground to emerge some distance below the village of Malham.
		This is the life, stoking up for the day .
		And after a hearty serve yourself full English ... .
		Off we go through the village of Malham .
		Approaching the Cove .
		A well marked path for 500,000 visitors a year! .
		This is what we have come to see. See the path on the right and the steps up on the left .
		By a delightful stream as we approach the cliff face .
		Wow! How do you photograph this? .
		Olivia ponders and .
		Linda gets down to a photograph .
		Wonder if it came out .
		Off we go up the 414 steps .
		Pausing every now and then to admire the improving views .
		And having a good stop at the top .
		Amongst the limestone pavement .
		The pavement is worn into amazing formations .
		with plants growing in the shelter .
		Don't do it! Seriously Bruno gets ready to go .
		Although we have climbed 414 steps, it is still gently uphill .
		Past cattle .
		In reflective mood .
		Towards Malham Tarn, where we have a lunch stop .
		Gently up afterwards away from the Tarn .
		Past butterflies .
		And amazing fungi .
		To a restful stop at the top of the moor .
		Before we set off downhill .
		An astounding collection of walls and terraces .
		And a last glance down into the Cove .
		Before returning to Malham to collect our rewards! .
	Day 3