Malham Cove
CountryUK (England)
Depth80 m
Length300 m
TypeLimestone amphitheater
About Malham Cove
A curved limestone cliff 80 m tall. Formed by a waterfall at the end of the last ice age. The water now flows underground through caves. Featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The limestone pavement on top is distinctive.
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