Marsham Valley - Leaky Dams

An activity with East Sussex Biodiversity Action Team

Activity date: Tuesday 5th May 2026

Start time: 9:30
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

Installing leaky dams from Fairlight to Pett. Leaky dams are designed to slow down water upstream to reduce flood impact downstream of sudden downpours. They are made from natural materials and there will be lots installed along small watercourses to create pools and puddles ponds where they won't do any harm.

Meeting place

Minibus pickup from our office on Fearon Road at 9.30am

Activity location

RSPCA Mallydams - Future landscapes trust, RSPCA Mallydams Peter James lane Hastings TN35 4AH, TN35 4AH

Site description

Woodland and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre

Contact

Carrie Edmonds

Telephone: 07764655609
Email: carrie.edmonds@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/southeast/sussex/

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Access involves some tricky terrain - walk from car park across woodland paths that are uneven and steep in places. Leaky dam tasks in steep sided gill. This is one of the more challenging sites.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Toilets
• Disabled Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - on site

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