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Scammonden Dam
- Best time
- Weekday nights afternoons and after dark.
- Crowd
- mainly gays, bi's some dogging couples
- Watch out
- Police observation notices posted occasionally.
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Off A640 overlooking M62, Huddersfield Wheelchair: Not accessible
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Where exactly
Exit the M62 at junction 23 (no westbound exit). Take the A640 towards Rochdale for a couple of miles then turn right at the sign for Scammonden dam.
Cruisiest spot: If approaching from A6114, take turning on right marked 'Quarry' down into the valley... ..bottom carpark at head of dam (top car park a bit too busy with walkers)
When to go
Weekday nights afternoons and after dark.
Etiquette
head down path into wooded area from carpark hang around wooden bridge over stream
Safety
Police observation notices posted occasionally. some walkers about don't offend them be discreet "A WEBSITE has identified beauty spots where exhibitionists and voyeurs can indulge in games. A warning about police patrols in the area of Scammonden Dam lists the best viewing positions to watch couples. "The car parks around Scammonden Dam near M62 are well used up - I was there the other Saturday and a couple were in full swing," it reads. "Try the new Lane picnic area at the top of the valley plus the car park toilets (closed in winter) on the hill overlooking the main road. Can be really wild here on some nights, also day-times.""
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