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.
Renscombe
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers’ practice. Restoring the wall at Renscombe Car Park, above Chapman’s Pool, Dorset. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Inclined Stonework, Spyway
Sea Spray Spyway Car Park, Durnford Drove, Langton Matavers, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' Practice. Initial site visit and survey. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Tyneham Farm
Tyneham Village MOD Ranges Tyneham Village MOD Ranges, EAST LULWORTH, Wareham, Dorset, United KingdomMembers'Practice. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Langton Herring
Langton Herring Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomMembers’ practice. This is a new walling site for us, though an old wall probably dating back to the Enclosure of Langton Herring around 1762. More details and directions to follow. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand. Walling site: SY 612 826 Parking: SY 610 … Continue reading "Langton Herring"
Renscombe
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers’ practice. Restoring the wall at Renscombe Car Park, above Chapman’s Pool, Dorset. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Langton Herring
Members’ practice. Continuing our rebuild of this old wall probably dating back to the Enclosure of Langton Herring around 1762. Please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand. Walling site: SY 612 826 Parking: SY 610 826
Tyneham
Tyneham Village MOD Ranges Tyneham Village MOD Ranges, EAST LULWORTH, Wareham, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice at Tyneham Farm
Renscombe
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers’ practice. Restoring the wall at Renscombe Car Park, above Chapman’s Pool, Dorset.
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"
Corton Down
Collaborative walling session with the EuCAN Dorset Midweek Volunteers. Located on the South Dorset Ridgeway within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rebuilding the historic parish boundary between Portesham and Winterborne St. Martin with the support of the landowner, Mr. Jim Bryce of Rylands Farm. Contact Phyllis (Branch Secretary) for more details.
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
Ham Hill – CANCELLED
CANCELLED due to heavy rain. Hopefully, we can return next Monday. 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 … Continue reading "Ham Hill – CANCELLED"
Langton Herring – Sunday CANCELLED
Langton Herring Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomSunday (27 Jun) session CANCELLED due to forecast of heavy rain. Members’ practice. Continuing our rebuild of this old wall probably dating back to the Enclosure of Langton Herring around 1762. Walling site: SY 612 826 Parking: SY 610 826
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"
Corton Down
Collaborative walling session with the EuCAN Dorset Midweek Volunteers. Located on the South Dorset Ridgeway within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rebuilding the historic parish boundary between Portesham and Winterborne St. Martin with the support of the landowner, Mr. Jim Bryce of Rylands Farm. Contact Phyllis (Branch Secretary) for more details.