Wild swimming in the sea or a lake can be incredibly invigorating. And if it's a bit of a trek to find that special location it only adds to the sense of adventure.
Distant and isolated, Gaddings Dam, the secret beach on the moors above Littleborough and Todmorden, fits the bill perfectly. Once parked up, you are faced with a steep climb up a rutted and uneven makeshift path that takes around 15 minutes and adds to the perception of entering a secluded 'secret' place.
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