Dry Stone Walling in the Peak District, Derbyshire, England
Learn the traditional craft of Dry Stone Walling and create a stock proof boundary close to the village of Ilam in the heart of the Peak District National park near Dovedale while staying in the National Trust bunkhouse at Ilam Hall.
£275 (£260 with earlybird discount)
Greentraveller's Top Tip: If you’ve time to spare in Derby before your train connection why not wander through the vast range of stalls in Derby Market Hall and pick up some fresh produce. Then enjoy a picnic in one of Derby’s lovely green spaces, such as the Arboretum, the first and oldest surviving park in England, or Bass’s Recreation Ground. Both are excellent places to relax after a leisurely stroll in the market before heading back to the train station.
Details of Dry Stone Walling in the Peak District
Come and learn a traditional countryside craft and help us repair and rebuild sections of dry stone wall for the National Trust in an enviable location on the edge of Ilam village within the heart of the South Peak National Park near Dovedale, Englands first and most visited National Park.
You will be involved in dismantling, grading and rebuilding sections of limestone dry stone wall to provide a stock proof boundary. We'll let you know about the history of walling and the nature conservation interest too. We will be lifting and moving wall stone with the aid of tools but please note safety footwear must be worn for this holiday.This attractive site is situated within 5 minutes (10 minutes walk) drive of the accommodation with fantastic views over a lake and Bunster Hill and Thorpe Cloud beyond.
We're staying in a National Trust Basecamp, an annexe to Ilam Hall near Ashbourne, which is also part of the National Trust South Peak Estate. Ilam Hall, a converted mansion, and now a Youth Hostel, is located close to Dovedale and the Manifold Valley. The Basecamp, a converted stone stable block, provides a large sitting/dining room with fabulous views of the Hall & grounds, kitchen, two dormitories and separate shower facilities.
There's a National Trust gift shop and visitor centre on site with information about the area. We may also have use of the Youth Hostel bar, reading room and games room. You could spend time walking the grounds of the Hall, taking a riverside stroll or a trip to the local market town of Ashbourne. There are several pubs of character within a few minutes drive of the accommodation.
What price includes
- 2 experienced leaders
- Accommodation and food (except on the day off)
- Public liability and personal accident insurance
- Day off to explore the surrounding area
Location
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Meeting point:
Derby train station
Derby
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Operator collects guests from station
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Finish point:
Derby train station
Derby
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