Drystone Walling

Discover The Zen of Dry. Learn the skill that has helped shape the Westmorland landscape.


Learn from an expert with a lifetimes experience of walling.

From preparing the ground and foundations to finishing the cap.

Practical outdoor workshops

Teaching the skills needed to build a wall from scratch.

Experience the Zen of drystone walling

An extraordinary slow, precise and complex process that many say creates a contemplative zen like state of calm attentiveness.

Drystone walls

Contributes to enhancing our environment encouraging biodiversity and microclimatic conditions insects and animals alike.

Meets where? Kirkby Stephen area.
Meets when? Mainly during the periods of better weather.
Cost? Free to u3a members.
Do I need any equipment? No, just sensible outdoor work clothes and a packed lunch.
How to find out more and join? Contact us via email; or call or text us on the number below.