Malham Car Park

Malham Car Park

Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DA

Public car park in Malham village with minimal lighting. As the location is a Dark Sky Discovery Site overnight parking fees do not apply to stargazers. For the darkest skies and great astro-photo opportunities walk 20 minutes to nearby Malham Cove.


Malham Car Park is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 19/02/25

    11%
  • 19/02/25

    94%
  • 20/02/25

    97%
  • 20/02/25

    58%

Weather forecast for Malham Youth Hostel (0.4 miles away) updated 19/02/25 at 20:01.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Malham Car Park. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Stargazing and Night Time Landscapes Photo Walk – Malham Cove

    Wednesday 19th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:30pm

    Malham Car Park, Skipton, BD23 4DA

    More info
  • Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Night Hike

    Sunday 14th December 2025 from 18:00pm to 21:00pm

    Malham Car Park, Skipton, BD23 4DA

    More info

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