Troutal Leaky Dams

We are looking for volunteers to help us install 22 leaky dams on the Syke in the Duddon Valley. The dams will expand on a series of leaky dams installed on the Syke in 2022 and 2023, increasing impact in to the area downstream.

Please note that the schedule for this event has changed. The day planned for the 6th March has now been moved to the 4th March. Event days will now be the 4th and 5th March.  

We will be meeting at Troutal Farm, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley, Cumbria, LA20 6EF. Grid Reference: SD 23504 98782 What3Words: digitally.recliner.florists 

Please bring suitable footwear (wellies or good boots would be preferable), weather appropriate clothing, lunch and water with you.  

A health and safety brief will be done on the day, but please take the time to read the risk assessment beforehand. This can be found here: Risk Assessment

Schedule Summary

This activity has the following schedule


Date Start Time End Time
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Thursday, March 05, 2026 10:00 AM 2:00 PM