THE top of a hill in a landlocked town is probably the last place you'd expect to find a beach. However, that's exactly where one can be found in Todmorden , in Yorkshire. Todmorden Beach sits at around 1,100 feet above sea level, earning it the moniker the "UK's tallest beach".
It can be found by searching for Gaddings Dam, which is what has created the inland bay on top of the hill on the upland moors, where it was originally built as a mill pond back in 1833. Since then it has become a much-valued swimming spot by locals, who fought to keep it open more than two decades ago. The Gaddings Dam Preservation Company purchased the deeds to the pond for £1,500, on the proviso that it be maintained for local use.
Read More on Beaches For those who like to swim outside, it's the perfect place to go with one of its regulars telling the Guardian it's “a wild swimmer’s paradise”. It's not just enjoyed by people either, with cows also frequently spotted making the most of its sandy shore and cooling waters. Getting to the beach requires a bit of a walk, but the best part about it is that it starts at a pub.
Parking is available opposite the Shepherd's Rest Inn, making it a great place to warm up after splashing about. Most read in Beach holidays From the pub, visitors need to climb a steep path at the top of which, the secluded beach reveals itself, with miles of countryside stretching out beyond it. The dam hasn't always been as popular, or as widely known, as it is now.
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