Gaddings Dam

Local reservoir for local cows

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 min...

Local reservoir for local cows

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 min...

Do not go to Gaddings

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 cold...

Do not go to Gaddings

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 cold...

Brilliant paddle boarding spot

We often come here for a wild swim but this was our first time paddle boarding. We visited on a quiet Monday morning. We parked near the Shepherd’s Rest Inn and made our way through the gate and up th...