If you would like to understand how to build a dry stone wall, why not join one of our Courses for 2025.
If you want to continue learning this skill and join our regular Practice sessions, we would welcome you to become a member.
Please note that some events may be subject to change, typically because of weather conditions. Please confirm arrangements before attending.
Events
Ham Hill
Dorset DSWA Members' Practice. Just over the border in South Somerset. Restoring the dry stone walls on the Ham Hill plateau in order to make them stockproof and facilitate grassland management. This is a collaborative project with members of the South West England Dry Stone Walling Association (SWEDSWA), EuCAN Somerset Volunteers, EuCAN Dorset Mid-week Volunteers … Continue reading "Ham Hill"
Tyneham
Tyneham Village MOD Ranges Tyneham Village MOD Ranges, EAST LULWORTH, Wareham, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice at Tyneham Farm
Spyway
Sea Spray Spyway Car Park, Durnford Drove, Langton Matavers, Dorset, United KingdomMembers practice to complete course walls.
Spyway – Inclined Stonework
Sea Spray Spyway Car Park, Durnford Drove, Langton Matavers, Dorset, United KingdomMembers’ practice. Restoring a ‘slopey wall’. Numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand. Park in Acton Lane Car Park: BH19 3JY or Spyway Car Park (National Trust): BH19 3HG
Renscombe
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers practice. Rebuilding the wall at Renscombe car park.
Ham Hill
Dorset DSWA Members' Practice. Just over the border in South Somerset. Restoring the dry stone walls on the Ham Hill plateau in order to make them stockproof and facilitate grassland management. This is a collaborative project with volunteers from the South West England Dry Stone Walling Association (SWEDSWA), EuCAN Somerset Volunteers, EuCAN Dorset Mid-week Volunteers, … Continue reading "Ham Hill"
Tyneham
Tyneham Village MOD Ranges Tyneham Village MOD Ranges, EAST LULWORTH, Wareham, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice at Tyneham Farm
Langton Herring
Langton Herring Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomMembers practice
Ham Hill
Dorset DSWA Members' Practice. Just over the border in South Somerset. Restoring the dry stone walls on the Ham Hill plateau in order to make them stockproof and facilitate grassland management. This is a collaborative project with volunteers from the South West England Dry Stone Walling Association (SWEDSWA), EuCAN Somerset Volunteers, EuCAN Dorset Mid-week Volunteers, … Continue reading "Ham Hill"
Renscombe
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers practice. Rebuilding the wall at Renscombe car park.
Spyway – Inclined Stonework
Sea Spray Spyway Car Park, Durnford Drove, Langton Matavers, Dorset, United KingdomMembers’ practice. Restoring a ‘slopey wall’. Please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand. Park in Acton Lane Car Park: BH19 3JY or Spyway Car Park (National Trust): BH19 3HG
Spyway – Inclined Stonework – CANCELLED
CANCELLED - as we are awaiting a stone delivery. We will return to 'slopey' walling just as soon as stone is available. Members’ practice. Restoring a ‘slopey wall’. Please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand. Park in Acton Lane Car Park: BH19 3JY or Spyway Car Park (National Trust): BH19 3HG
Langton Herring
Langton Herring Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice. The finishing touches, plus stone for the next section to be moved from a nearby garden.
Spyway – Inclined Stonework
Sea Spray Spyway Car Park, Durnford Drove, Langton Matavers, Dorset, United KingdomMembers’ practice. Restoring a ‘slopey wall’. Please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand. Park in Acton Lane Car Park: BH19 3JY or Spyway Car Park (National Trust): BH19 3HG Note that this is a change from the original programme.
Ham Hill
Dorset DSWA Members' Practice. Just over the border in South Somerset. Restoring the dry stone walls on the Ham Hill plateau in order to make them stockproof and facilitate grassland management. This is a collaborative project with volunteers from the South West England Dry Stone Walling Association (SWEDSWA), EuCAN Somerset Volunteers, EuCAN Dorset Mid-week Volunteers, … Continue reading "Ham Hill"
