Optional Hiking Excursion! (no extra cost)

Agenda  (Wednesday, 23 July 2025)
9AM: Shuttle bus pick up at University of Leeds, Cloth Hall Court, Leeds, LS1 2HA
9AM-10:50AM: Shuttle ride to Malham National Park
10:50AM - 3:30PM: Walk one of the many trails in Malham National Park
3:30PM: Shuttle bus back to University of Leeds
5:20PM: Arrive back at University of Leeds, Cloth Hall Court

Information for Attendees

Recommended packing list:

• Plenty of drinking water (recommended 1 litre minimum)
• A packed lunch (there is a cafe in the visitor's centre, but the offering may be limited)
• Snacks
• Waterproof walking shoes with good traction (as surfaces may be slippery)
• Extra layers of clothing, including a waterproof outer layer in case of rain - we recommend dressing in layers as the weather can vary from very hot to very cold
• Extra socks

1. Walk – Malham Moor

A chance to see the quieter side of Malham with a walk over the moors above the Tarn.
Distance: 6km (4 miles)
Time: a minimum of 1.5 hours
Accessibility: a high level exposed walk, encompassing grassy meadows and rough pasture with rocky limestone outcrops which can be slippy.

• Features: High-level route (visits fellsides)
• Location: Malhamdale

2. Walk – Malham Tarn circular

A circuit around the stunning Malham Tarn taking advantage of National Trust-owned open access land.

Distance: 7km (4.5 miles)
Time: a minimum of 2 hours
Accessibility: an undulating walk with a number of gates and stiles. Part of the route follows rough fields with slippy limestone outcrops.

• Features: Low-level route (mostly valleys); High-level route (visits fellsides)
• Location: Malhamdale

3. Walk – Malham Landscape Trail

A classic Dales walk taking in Janet’s Foss and the majestic Malham Cove. A short side trip can be made to include a visit to Gordale Scar.

Distance: 4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Time: 3 hours circular

• Features: Low-level route (mostly valleys)
• Location: Malhamdale

4. Walk – An open access walk – Malhamdale

A circular walk using the Pennine Way and open access land with views of Malham Tarn.

• Location: Malhamdale

DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ:

• Delegates may be interested in the chance of taking a hill walk in Malham National Park (Chapel Gate, Malham BD23 4DA).  Some of the organisers plan to make this trip during the Wednesday afternoon, though this will depend on the weather.
• Please ensure you select a hike that fits your level of physical fitness and mobility.
• You will need to be reasonably fit and physically capable to undertake such a walk. 
• Weather in the Yorkshire Dales can vary widely, with temperatures and weather conditions changing drastically throughout the day. The temperatures in July can vary, with recorded highs around of 18 C and recorded lows of 9 C. More information on weather conditions can be found at metoffice.gov.uk
• Hillwalking always brings some element of risk and, if you decide to partake in this activity, you acknowledge the inherent hazards and agree that you partake at your own risk.
• Neither the conference, nor the Institute of Physics, accept any liability to delegates who choose to partake this activity, other than liability for death or personal injury which arises as a direct result of the conference’s or the Institute of Physics’ negligence (as appropriate).
• Anyone partaking in this activity acknowledges that they are solely responsible for their personal health and safety and for their property.

It is recommended that anyone considering taking a hillwalk in Malham National Park take sensible precautions with regard to clothing, equipment and footwear, and make sure that their insurance is appropriate. It a good idea to take food, water, and warm drinks - so a thermos flask would be advisable. Heavy weather walking clothing (waterproof insulated jacket, waterproof trousers or overtrousers, boots) is appropriate in all seasons. Many paths in Malham can be slippery, so proper hillwalking boots ARE ESSENTIAL.

For more information on what to wear and bring to the Yorkshire Dales, please visit https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/plan-your-visit/essential-information/take-care/