Walling and Woodlands

Snowdonia and Llyn, Conwy

At-a-glance details

Dates2 August 2020 to 8 August 2020
Holiday typeTrust
AvailabilityPlaces available
Activity type Coast and countryside, Rural skills
Cost£180
Physicality6
Holiday code20KTZ183
AccommodationHendre Isaf Bunkhouse

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About Walling and Woodlands

Learn the art of dry-stone walling with instruction from experienced rangers.

Spend a couple of days helping us to repair and restore the historic boundaries and learning traditional walling techniques on the Meirionnydd properties. You will be working in some of the most important woodlands in Europe for bryophytes and lichens, and on some of the National Trust's oldest properties. For the remainder of the week we move on to the Ysbyty Estate carrying out a variety of woodland tasks to improve habitats for wildlife, from woodland clearance and brashing to thinning out newly planted plots.

About the accommodation

Set in a peaceful part of Snowdonia, this 400-year-old converted barn sleeps 17 in two dormitories over two floors. The stone and slate construction has retained much of its original charm and there is also a barbecue area and picnic table to enjoy the location on the Ysbyty Estate.

Facilities: garden, drying room, washing machine, tumble dryer.

Bedding: pillow and base sheet provided.