By Thomas Hill

Map of Malham

swallow hole - a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof.

These large blocks are called Clints

These cracks are called Grykes.

A limestone pavement is a natural landform consisting of a flat, surface of exposed limestone that resembles a pavement. The pavement is eroded by chemical weathering and it is eroded into Clints and Grykes.

Water emanating from karst topography is another type of spring, often called a resurgence as much of the water may come from one or more sinkholes at a higher altitude. The point where the stream flows out from under the ground is called the resurgence.

A dry valley is a valley found in a limestone terrain that no longer has a surface flow of water.

Malham Cove is a natural limestone formation, known as a national beauty spot, near Malham, North Yorkshire, England. It comprises a huge, curved limestone cliff at the head of a valley, with a fine area of limestone pavement at the top.

Gordale Scar is a dramatic limestone ravine close to Malham, North Yorkshire, England. It contains two waterfalls and has overhanging cliffs of limestone over 100 meters high. The gorge was produced by water from melting glaciers sometime over the last three million years.

The farmers have arguments with the tourists who leave the gates open and disturb the flocks so if you are near sheep make sure not too disturb them and make sure you shut the gate behind you.

People who park when they see a nice spot to have a picnic or to climb a hill annoy farmers because this usually ends up with litter being dropped so when having a picnic make sure you pick up your litter and keep the countryside clean.

People who live in a residential area have conflicts with the council over high house prices, they are very high because of the local materials that are used. They also think too many houses are used for holiday homes. So if you are buying a house in a limestone area like this make sure you live in it most of the year.

Lorries have problems getting through so they have conflicts with other road users. Make sure you allow larger vehicles through.

People who walk argue with farmers when they restrict their walking areas because some parties especially school children drop litter. So if your party drop litter make sure it is picked up.

Motorists have conflicts with cyclists especially because they nearly cause accidents and sometimes do cause minor injuries. So if you are a cyclist or a motorist make sure you watch for other things on the road that could be dangerous.