Confirmed · Malhamdale & Skipton · Waterfall
Janet's Foss
James's swimming place in Series 1, Episode 2 in the Channel 5 series. Open to visitors; allow 60–90 minutes return.
- On screen as
- James's swimming place in Series 1, Episode 2
- Series and episodes
- Series 1 · S1 E2
- Access
- Open to visitors
- Time needed
- 60–90 minutes return
- Area
- Malhamdale, North Yorkshire
On screen
How Janet's Foss appears
Janet's Foss is the woodland waterfall where James swims in Series 1, Episode 2, Another Farnon?. The published location evidence supports that episode-specific link.
The real place
What you can visit
Reach the falls on the public footpath from Malham. The route can be muddy and the rocks around the pool are slippery; allow 60–90 minutes for the return walk and longer if combining it with Malham Cove.
Follow the public footpath from Malham. The route can be muddy and the rocks around the falls are slippery.
Check weather and path conditions before setting out.
Screen Yorkshire: Janet's Foss ↗Gallery
Janet's Foss
Common questions
Planning a responsible visit
Which episode was filmed here?
Series 1, Episode 2, Another Farnon?.
Can you drive to the waterfall?
No. Approach on foot from Malham using the public path.
Is the path accessible?
It is an uneven countryside route and can be muddy; no step-free route has been verified.
Can you swim there?
This guide does not make a safety claim. Check current local guidance and conditions.
Plan your visit
Build it into a workable Yorkshire day.
Malham Cove and the wider Malham locations.
Map
Routes including this place
Continue with a prepared trail
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