Whilst in Yorkshire a couple of weeks ago I visited Malham Cove. It attracts many tourists but it was a miserable afternoon so was fairly quiet. Malham Cove is a natural limestone formation with a large, curved limestone cliff
A popular place with rock climbers.
Originally a large waterfall cascaded over the cliff from a melting glacier above. This dried up about 12,000 years ago. Below the cliff now is a small stream which emerges from a cave below the cliff.
Walking to the top of the cliff you see some wonderful views.
That limestone is really amazing. I'd love to see it in person. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe cliff face is immense and dwarfs the climbers. So much for nature abhorring straight lines, with quite a number seen in the limestone.
ReplyDeleteEons of history written in stone!
ReplyDeleteGlaciers have done such marvelous carvings on our Earth.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place.. The top made me think of what I call Turtle Rocks at Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas...
ReplyDeleteThink I'll leave the rock climbing to others!!!!! ha
Hugs,
Betsy
A giant's highway in limestone
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Thats were the water ran then. Looks smoother than the roads round Oxfordshire and you think I'm kidding. Great view from there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of the cove. I have seen simular limestones along the coast of Ireland last year at the Barrens, had never seen that before.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking you must be in very impressive physical shape! Wonderful photos, and as always, fascinating information. P.S. Let me know when the time is a bit closer to your upcoming trip. Perhaps, we can get together for a walk.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting rock formation. Thanks for sharing your photos.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like an awesome cliff for the rock climbers. It is neat that the water comes from a cave underneath. Beautiful scenic views and images. Have a happy week ahead!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous vista ~ lovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
Hah! Those rock climbers are fun to photograph and watch.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great scenery and the cliffs are fantastic. I like the contrast with the photo of the little stream at the base.
ReplyDeleteAmazing limestone formations!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of it before ..... quite spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing landform. The cliffs and the pavement. I think I've seen pics of the pavement before .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the place. Interesting formations there.
ReplyDeleteSo much more of the glorious UK that I need to visit, thanks once again for sharing your experiences and lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteWent on a school trip donkey years ago on a cold dreary day and recall being unimpressed.
ReplyDeleteThat one rock climber is just 'hanging' there like he is contemplating what colour to paint his garden shed! Brilliant shot. And the overall view of those climbers had me gulping a little bit.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular shots. And, I am amazed at that limestone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place - its been a while since I have seen it in the stone (so to speak) - last time I was there it was snowing!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
The limestone cliff and pavement are amazing. No wonder tourists frequent the area.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that the cliff was once a waterfall. The pattern of fissures at the top is fascinating.
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