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Malham Tarn and Lang Scar — 7.5 km Running Route

Malham Tarn and Lang Scar is a 7.5 km (4.6 miles) loop in Water Houses, North Yorkshire: gently rolling, with 76 m of climb, on mixed ground.

76 mAscent
Paved41%Paved
2/5Hilly

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Malham Tarn and Lang Scar running route
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Location: Water Houses, North Yorkshire

This circular route in the Yorkshire Dales offers just over 7 km of running around Malham Tarn. The ground underfoot is a roughly even mix of paved and off-road surfaces, with around 80m of climbing spread throughout the loop.

You'll find yourself on quiet lanes for stretches, particularly along Cove Road, before transitioning to grassy paths and tracks that skirt the edge of Malham Tarn. The circuit is gently undulating, with no significant climbs or descents to break the rhythm. It's a relaxed run through open countryside, with the tarn always a prominent feature.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.5 km loop in Water Houses, North Yorkshire with around 76 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 10 metres of climb per kilometre, 76 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (41%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Great mix of terrain with views all the way round

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