{"id":23436,"date":"2026-03-09T16:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/?p=23436"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:35:25","slug":"gaddings-dam-the-secret-beach-of-todmorden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/gaddings-dam-the-secret-beach-of-todmorden\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaddings Dam The Secret Beach Of Todmorden"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23436\" class=\"elementor elementor-23436\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6d1b4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a6d1b4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed5612 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ed5612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Did you know Yorkshire hides what many call the highest beach in England? \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a0e5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58a0e5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-Secret-Beach.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23437\" alt=\"Gaddings Dam Secret Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-Secret-Beach.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-Secret-Beach-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-Secret-Beach-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1468d4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1468d4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">High on the wild moors, between the charming towns of Todmorden and Walsden, you\u2019ll find Gaddings Dam quietly waiting like a hidden treasure. For years, this peaceful spot has been a secret escape loved by locals and curious explorers who know where to look. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With stunning views across the hills, brilliant walking trails, a soft sandy beach, and one of the best wild swimming spots in the county, it\u2019s easy to see why Gaddings Dam keeps winning more hearts every year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aa7187 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5aa7187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/its-no-wonder-why-Gaddings-Dam-continues-to-grow-in-popularity-2048x2048.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-23441\" alt=\"it\u2019s no wonder why Gaddings Dam continues to grow in popularity.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/its-no-wonder-why-Gaddings-Dam-continues-to-grow-in-popularity-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/its-no-wonder-why-Gaddings-Dam-continues-to-grow-in-popularity-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/its-no-wonder-why-Gaddings-Dam-continues-to-grow-in-popularity-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/its-no-wonder-why-Gaddings-Dam-continues-to-grow-in-popularity-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/its-no-wonder-why-Gaddings-Dam-continues-to-grow-in-popularity-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/its-no-wonder-why-Gaddings-Dam-continues-to-grow-in-popularity-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5a83f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f5a83f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Gaddings Dam?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17e82ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17e82ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Back in 1883, Gaddings Dam was built to supply water to the busy mill industry in Lumbutts. As time passed and factories shifted to steam power, the reservoir slowly slipped into neglect.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Then came a dramatic moment in 2001. The government planned to drain the historic Victorian embankment. But the locals stepped in and said, \u201cNot on our watch.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Instead of letting the old dam disappear, a passionate group of residents joined forces, bought the reservoir, and worked tirelessly to restore it. Even today, they continue maintaining it to proper standards so everyone can enjoy this incredible place.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One word sums them up perfectly\u2026 legends. \ud83d\udcaa<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e20358d elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"e20358d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;hosted&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-video\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-1.mp4\" controls=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" controlsList=\"nodownload\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a18f07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a18f07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u2018Todmorden Beach\u2019 info\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca0091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ca0091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">In one corner of Gaddings Dam, a small sandy patch waits quietly, known as Todmorden Beach. Sitting 80 feet above sea level and nearly 60 miles inland, it proudly holds the title of the highest and perhaps most unusual beach in all of England. \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2d7b6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e2d7b6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-sits-high-atop-the-moorlands.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23442\" alt=\"Gaddings Dam sits high atop the moorlands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-sits-high-atop-the-moorlands.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-sits-high-atop-the-moorlands-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-sits-high-atop-the-moorlands-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-128ab73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"128ab73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Often called simply Tod Beach, the dam stays open for everyone to enjoy. Curious visitors keep making the trip to experience this hidden gem with their own eyes. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">From the top, the countryside views are truly breathtaking. Look closely at the horizon, and you might even spot the iconic Stoodley Pike monument rising proudly above the Yorkshire valley.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1656b60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1656b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-poking-out-in-the-distance.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23443\" alt=\"Stoodley Pike poking out in the distance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-poking-out-in-the-distance.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-poking-out-in-the-distance-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-poking-out-in-the-distance-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef8c0bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef8c0bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do you get to Gaddings Dam?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96a9050 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96a9050\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you want to experience Todmorden Beach for yourself, it\u2019s time to lace up those walking boots and start the adventure. \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd10b42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bd10b42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rinsing-my-La-Sportiva-boots-in-the-waters-on-Todmorden-Beach.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22557\" alt=\"Rinsing my La Sportiva boots in the waters on Todmorden Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rinsing-my-La-Sportiva-boots-in-the-waters-on-Todmorden-Beach.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rinsing-my-La-Sportiva-boots-in-the-waters-on-Todmorden-Beach-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rinsing-my-La-Sportiva-boots-in-the-waters-on-Todmorden-Beach-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac07ec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac07ec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">There is no parking right next to Gaddings Dam, so the adventure begins with a climb up the steep moorland paths. Be ready to lace up your boots and enjoy the journey. \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Several walking routes lead to the beach, but many visitors usually start the trail near Shepherd\u2019s Rest Inn on Lumbutts Road. It has long been one of the most popular starting points for the hike.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Parking around this area can be quite challenging, especially on bright and sunny days when more visitors arrive. The dam becomes very busy, and spaces quickly disappear.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You also cannot leave your car at the inn. The road itself is narrow and offers only a few parking spots, which means parking without blocking traffic can be difficult.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">In the past, careless parking has even caused road blockages for buses and emergency services, which created serious problems for the local community.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">During our most recent visit, we noticed a sign encouraging walkers to avoid the Lumbutts Road trail. Erosion along the path has unfortunately led to several accidents, so visitors are advised to choose safer routes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5046bbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5046bbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/There-are-now-signs-discouraging-ramblers-from-taking-the-trail-across-from-Shepherds-Rest-Inn.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23444\" alt=\"There are now signs discouraging ramblers from taking the trail across from Shepherds Rest Inn\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/There-are-now-signs-discouraging-ramblers-from-taking-the-trail-across-from-Shepherds-Rest-Inn.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/There-are-now-signs-discouraging-ramblers-from-taking-the-trail-across-from-Shepherds-Rest-Inn-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/There-are-now-signs-discouraging-ramblers-from-taking-the-trail-across-from-Shepherds-Rest-Inn-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e973c67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e973c67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">No worries though, because there\u2019s a lesser known route from Walsden that\u2019s safer, quieter, and far more scenic for the journey. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f27144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f27144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gaddings Dam walk route\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c073d6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c073d6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Difficulty:\u00a0<\/strong>Easy\/medium<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance:\u00a0<\/strong>7.3km (4.5 miles)<\/span><\/p><p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>2 hours<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a920c6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a920c6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1088\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hike-Walden-to-Gaddings-Dam.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23440\" alt=\"Hike Walden to Gaddings Dam\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hike-Walden-to-Gaddings-Dam.png 1088w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hike-Walden-to-Gaddings-Dam-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hike-Walden-to-Gaddings-Dam-600x240.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c713b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c713b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Start your walk from Walsden by parking on one of the quiet village side streets, then cross the canal bridge and head right up Birks Lane to begin the climb. \ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce30389 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce30389\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Starting-the-walk-from-Walsde.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23450\" alt=\"Starting the walk from Walsde\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Starting-the-walk-from-Walsde.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Starting-the-walk-from-Walsde-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Starting-the-walk-from-Walsde-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a6ec7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a6ec7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"2\"><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Stay on the country road as you walk along Hollingworth Lane, then turn left onto Salter Rake Gate and keep the adventure rolling. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f5289 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65f5289\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Keep-to-the-country-road.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23449\" alt=\"Keep to the country road\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Keep-to-the-country-road.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Keep-to-the-country-road-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Keep-to-the-country-road-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b0c335 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b0c335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"3\"><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Walk to the end of Salter Rake, then step onto the public footpath and continue trekking across the beautiful open moorland. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696e833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"696e833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-to-the-end-of-Salter-Rake.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23448\" alt=\"Walk to the end of Salter Rake\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-to-the-end-of-Salter-Rake.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-to-the-end-of-Salter-Rake-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Walk-to-the-end-of-Salter-Rake-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ebd87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12ebd87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"4\"><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Stay on the trail until you spot this signpost, then take the right turn that leads you up toward Gaddings Dam. \ud83e\udea7<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8096434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8096434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Keep-to-the-trail-until-you-see-this-signpost.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23447\" alt=\"Keep to the trail until you see this signpost\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Keep-to-the-trail-until-you-see-this-signpost.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Keep-to-the-trail-until-you-see-this-signpost-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Keep-to-the-trail-until-you-see-this-signpost-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85a4b14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85a4b14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"5\"><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Climb the footpath and follow the yellow topped posts until you arrive at the steep steps leading up to Gaddings Dam. \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c2e01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"46c2e01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ascend-the-footpath-following-the-yellow-top-posts.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23446\" alt=\"Ascend the footpath, following the yellow top posts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ascend-the-footpath-following-the-yellow-top-posts.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ascend-the-footpath-following-the-yellow-top-posts-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ascend-the-footpath-following-the-yellow-top-posts-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62493ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62493ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol start=\"6\"><li><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">From the top, you can dive into the crystal clear waters for a wild swimming adventure, or simply relax in the sun while soaking in the incredible views all around. \ud83c\udf1e<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-225d371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"225d371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/if-you-dont-fancy-getting-wet-simply-bask-in-the-sun-and-admire-the-fantastic-views-from-up-above.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23445\" alt=\"if you don\u2019t fancy getting wet, simply bask in the sun and admire the fantastic views from up above!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/if-you-dont-fancy-getting-wet-simply-bask-in-the-sun-and-admire-the-fantastic-views-from-up-above.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/if-you-dont-fancy-getting-wet-simply-bask-in-the-sun-and-admire-the-fantastic-views-from-up-above-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/if-you-dont-fancy-getting-wet-simply-bask-in-the-sun-and-admire-the-fantastic-views-from-up-above-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990120e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"990120e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advice when visiting Gaddings Dam\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c659c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c659c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The path leading up to Gaddings Dam can be steep and rocky, and during wet weather it often turns muddy. A solid pair of hiking boots will make the climb far more comfortable and safe. \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Since the reservoir sits high on open moorland, the beach is often exposed to cool winds, even on bright sunny days. Always check the weather before your trip and make sure you arrive well prepared. \ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e99bcc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e99bcc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Advice-when-visiting-Gaddings-Dam.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23451\" alt=\"Advice when visiting Gaddings Dam\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Advice-when-visiting-Gaddings-Dam.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Advice-when-visiting-Gaddings-Dam-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Advice-when-visiting-Gaddings-Dam-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f06f144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f06f144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The open terrain also means there is very little shade from the sun. During summer, make sure you bring plenty of sunscreen, especially if you have fair skin like me. \ud83c\udf1e<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9404de7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9404de7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where do you park for Gaddings Dam?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dc25af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dc25af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">As mentioned earlier, parking near Shepherd\u2019s Rest Inn on Lumbutts Road is not always the best option when heading up to Gaddings Dam. \ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A better choice is to park near Gordon Rigg\u2019s Garden Centre in Walsden. The nearby side streets are usually quieter, making it much easier to find a spot.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">And after the adventure, why not stop by the farm shop and treat yourself to one of their famous homemade pies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35cb389 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"35cb389\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/During-the-hike-up-to-Gaddings-Dam-youll-also-pass-the-Basin-Stone-a-rather-peculiar-rock-formation-standing-out-on-the-Yorkshire-moors.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23452\" alt=\"During the hike up to Gaddings Dam you\u2019ll also pass the Basin Stone; a rather peculiar rock formation standing out on the Yorkshire moors.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/During-the-hike-up-to-Gaddings-Dam-youll-also-pass-the-Basin-Stone-a-rather-peculiar-rock-formation-standing-out-on-the-Yorkshire-moors.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/During-the-hike-up-to-Gaddings-Dam-youll-also-pass-the-Basin-Stone-a-rather-peculiar-rock-formation-standing-out-on-the-Yorkshire-moors-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/During-the-hike-up-to-Gaddings-Dam-youll-also-pass-the-Basin-Stone-a-rather-peculiar-rock-formation-standing-out-on-the-Yorkshire-moors-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed418e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed418e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can you swim in Gaddings Dam?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c7cc69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c7cc69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Yes, Gaddings Dam is considered one of the best wild swimming spots in the county. Feel free to take a refreshing dip in the clear waters, but keep in mind the temperature can be quite cold because of the high altitude. \ud83c\udfca\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a845d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a845d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Addressing Gaddings Dam criticisms\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0aeee9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"a0aeee9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Gaddings%20Dam&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Gaddings Dam\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Gaddings Dam\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b13d1c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b13d1c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">While researching for this post, I came across a few negative reviews about Gaddings Dam, and honestly it left me a little puzzled. \ud83e\udd14<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Some people complained about the uphill hike, the small size of the beach, and the lack of facilities around the area.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">But to be fair, that usually means they did not research the place properly before visiting.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Let\u2019s be clear here. Gaddings Dam is not a traditional beach. The so called beach is simply a small sandy corner beside a quiet reservoir in the north of England.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The hike up to Gaddings Dam is still an amazing day out. Just remember one thing, you are visiting Todmorden, not Thailand. \ud83d\ude04<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8630c19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8630c19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Todmorden-and-not-Thailand-2048x2048.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-23453\" alt=\"Todmorden and not Thailand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Todmorden-and-not-Thailand-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Todmorden-and-not-Thailand-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Todmorden-and-not-Thailand-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Todmorden-and-not-Thailand-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Todmorden-and-not-Thailand-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Todmorden-and-not-Thailand-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf6d82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cf6d82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you\u2019re looking for more great walks in the area, make sure to explore our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/ultimate-lumb-hole-falls-guide-near-hebden-bridge\/\">the top walking routes around Hebden Bridge.<\/a> \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">And if reservoirs are more your style, you can also discover our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/10-must-see-reservoirs-in-and-around-manchester\/\">the best reservoirs to visit across Manchester, Lancashire, and Yorkshire<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faeb43d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"faeb43d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23454\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know Yorkshire hides what many call the highest beach in England? \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f High on the wild moors, between the charming towns of Todmorden and Walsden, you\u2019ll find Gaddings Dam quietly waiting like a hidden treasure. For years, this peaceful spot has been a secret escape loved by locals and curious explorers who know [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":23437,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[63],"tags":[542],"class_list":["post-23436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trail-guides","tag-gaddings-dam"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Gaddings Dam The Secret Beach Of Todmorden - Hike Ride Run !<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the secret beach at Gaddings Dam in Todmorden. 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