Little wonder, then, that on hot summer days those who live in the town are prepared use a reservoir for which there is no car park and involves a climb to 1,148 feet above sea-level in search of a seaside-like experience. Known locally as Todmorden, or “Tod”, Beach, sand stretches round parts of Gaddings Dam, on Langfield Common to the south of the town. Locals claim it is the highest bathing beach in England. The most popular part is a triangle of sand occupying the north-east shore.
It was enlarged in 1883 but as the industry declined Gaddings’ importance as a water supply diminished and it fell into disuse. Accessing it requires a 30 to 40-minute climb up a steep and in places eroded footpath. Whilst it can get crowded on summer weekends, the reservoir is also popular as a wild swimming location. Some locals claim to take a dip every day of the year and there is a regular Saturday morning swimming club.
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