Gaddings Dam Todmorden

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(118) · Hiking area in Todmorden, United Kingdom
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Gaddings Dam is an early Victorian earth embankment reservoir situated high on the moors above Todmorden. The reservoir has no vehicle access and …

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Aug 7, 2024
Went early so the beach to ourselves ( sadly no wild swimmers to watch) 13yr old disappointed that we had to walk back down!!( along pennine bridle way up but straight back down) but lunch at the she…Full review by rosemaryw629
Jun 17, 2023
It's not a "beach" like the newspapers make out, it's a reservoir on top of a moor, with free roaming livestock because it's common grazing land. Cows like to gather on the small patch of sand, be mi…Full review by Rosie N
Mar 5, 2023
If you are one of the people coming over to the dam after having seen articles in various newspapers about it having the highest beach in England. Dont bother. Its a dam not the seaside. Its very col…Full review by Paul J

Facts

Construction completed:1830s
Surface area:7.4 acres (3 ha)
Mean depth:12 feet (3.6 m)
Surface elevation:1,150 feet (350 m)

Questions & answers

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Can you have a bbq on the sand?
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No, please don't. This is Moorland and it's illegal to take BBQs. This isn't a beach but a small bit of sand on the edge of a reservoir. Ignore what the idiot media tells you!
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Answer by Boo S · Jan 21, 2023
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Is the walk suitable/safe for a young child and toddler to walk it?
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I would say so, we saw lots of families with young children on the walk :)
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Answer by Oliver A · May 26, 2020
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Is the walk from Shepherds Rest accessible in the rain.
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hi yes; be a good idea to have the correct gear- maybe not bother with a swim!!
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Answer by Pete S · Jul 28, 2019
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Are dogs allowed off lead - is there sheep on the way up ? Xx
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No dogs should be off lead. There is clear signage at the gated entrance and also info online that says all dogs should be kept on a short lead.
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Are you allowed to swim in the reservoir (assuming it’s blue/ green algae free that day)
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Yes, you are allowed to swim in the dam.
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Answer by Michelle D · Jul 31, 2018
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