Gordale Scar

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An elemental gateway

[ Towering cliffs at Gordale Scar ]

This awe-inspiring place is at the head of the valley of Gordale, near Malham in Yorkshire.

I've been here many times with my camera, first in autumn 2003 and then again in October 2005. In December 2005, I coerced Justine and Duncan to accompany me back up Gordale Scar. The primeval scenery in the magical kingdom above the waterfalls is well worth the effort of the climb to reach it.

Footpaths lead:

South to the fantastic valley of Gordale
Up to the rugged scenery of New Close