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Pennine Way stage 5: Ickornshaw to Malham (27.6 km, 530 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Pennines/Pennine Way/Stage 5

Stage 5 of 16

Pennine Way stage 5: Ickornshaw to Malham

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 8h
Ascent: 530 m
Descent

Stage 5 of the Pennine Way (16 stages in total) runs from Ickornshaw to Malham. It covers 27.6 km with 530 m of ascent and 500 m of descent, around 8 h of walking. There are 36 places to sleep where the stage ends (20 guesthouses, 5 campsites, 9 hotels, 2 hostels). The next stage continues to Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

Part of the Pennine Way.

Where to sleep in Malham

36 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 20 guesthouses, 5 campsites, 9 hotels, 2 hostels.

GuesthouseThe pump house lodgeRated 4.9 out of 54.9(9)
GuesthouseBooth House

Previous: stage 4Calder Valley to Ickornshaw Next: stage 6Malham to Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Part of the Pennine Way (431 km, 16 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

500 m

Distance

27.6 km

Rated 5.0 out of 55.0(8)

GuesthouseNewton Grange Holiday Cottages

GuesthouseCroft CottageRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

CampsiteDalesway Caravan Park

CampsiteOld Sawmill Caravan Park

GuesthouseMilton Park Lodges

GuesthouseWestfield HouseGargrave

The Masons Arms

GuesthouseThe Masons ArmsRated 4.5 out of 54.5(991)Cosy village pub in a charming stone building with casual rooms, a beer garden & a fireplace.

GuesthouseRiver CottageGargrave

HotelMickle Hill MewsRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

HotelGEORGE & ABBOTSFORD HOTELGargrave

GuesthouseThe Swans Nest Lock ViewGargrave

Old Hall Croft Barn

GuesthouseOld Hall Croft BarnRated 4.8 out of 54.8(8)

Premier Inn Skipton North (Gargrave) hotel

HotelPremier Inn Skipton North (Gargrave) hotelRated 3.9 out of 53.9(974)Contemporary en suite rooms in a budget hotel with an on-site restaurant, plus free parking.

GuesthouseGreen Grove Country House

Granny House Holiday Cottage

GuesthouseGranny House Holiday CottageRated 5.0 out of 55.0(37)

Ash Keys Caravan Park

CampsiteAsh Keys Caravan ParkRated 4.9 out of 54.9(127)

GuesthouseThe Old Station, Bell Busk Bed & Breakfast

HF Holidays Newfield Hall

HotelHF Holidays Newfield HallRated 4.8 out of 54.8(140)

Airton Friends Meeting House and Barn

HostelAirton Friends Meeting House and BarnRated 4.4 out of 54.4(15)

GuesthouseAirton MillRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

GuesthouseEwes Leap CottageRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Lindon Guest House

GuesthouseLindon Guest HouseRated 4.9 out of 54.9(60)

And 12 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 813 mHighest 1,682 m

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