Ellwood Classic Walling Competition

This prestigious National Walling Competition comes to Dartmoor for 2026. Watch live walling, have a go and learn about this rural skill.

The Ellwood Classic Walling Competition comes to Dartmoor! Join local wallers, as well as visiting wallers across the country, for a lively challenge, with professional, veteran and amateurs building against the clock. Learn more about this fascinating rural skill, watch demonstrations and have a go at walling yourself.

The event on Dartmoor will be particularly challenging for the Ellwood Branch as the competition will be based on Devon Banks and not dry stone walls. A Devon Bank has an earth core and comprises of two separate stone facings bonded by soils and vegetation with a distinctive batter.

Hot food will be available to purchase onsite and refreshments, courtesy of Dartmoor Brewery, will be for sale. Families & dogs on leads are welcome to spectate. Car parking available at £5 per car, please bring cash.

This competition is sponsored by the Dartmoor Preservation Association, with generous support from Dartmoor Hill Farm Project, Dartmoor Brewery and the Dartmoor National Park Authority.