Distance: 2.6 miles
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The Mallyan Spout is one of Goathland's most famous and popular attractions, with many people carrying out a walk to see the waterfall. However, whilst the distance of the walk is relatively short, it does involve scrambling over rocks in order to get to the waterfall and as such, appropriate footwear is strongly recommended. The route can be particularly treacherous in wet weather, when extra care should be taken.

From the village, head along the main road in the direction of St Mary's church. On reaching the church (1), cross the road and follow a footpath which passes along the right hand side of the Mallyan Spout hotel.

The path is almost continuously downhill, and involves sections of steps before arriving alongside the beck, where a signpost indicates that the waterfall is accessed by a path to the left (2). As the path advances, it becomes more uneven, with a number of rocks necessary to climb over before reaching the waterfall.

To get back to the village, the return path can involve the same route in reverse, or to extend slightly and transform the route into a circular trail, walk past the path up to the road, and continue along a path which ultimately leads to the rail trail.

For around three-quarters of a mile, the path is rarely flat, with frequent sections of short ascents and descents, concluding with a path down a set of steps shortly before reaching the rail trail.

On reaching Incline Cottage, turn right to return to Goathland (3) and follow the path. When reaching a section where a road crosses the footpath (4), the journey back to Goathland can be completed either by continuing straight on and arriving near the car park, or taking a right turn and walking up the hill to arrive into the opposite side of the village.