Cleft Gate Hurdle Making - May

Here’s another Award-Winning Course from Explore the Great Outdoors, Wiltshire. Winners of the Best Woodland Courses 2019.

About the Course

This course will be run at our site near Warminster. 

One Day Course 9.30am to 4pm 

Maximum course size 6 candidates 

Make your own traditional wooden Cleft Gate Hurdle to take home with you.

This course is a great opportunity to learn new skills in a beautiful woodland setting.   

Discover how to cleave wood with a froe and shape with a drawknife.  

Have a go at using a Twybil, also known as a Mortising knife.

What's included in the price?

All tools and materials are provided and no previous experience is necessary, 

The kettle is always on for hot drinks. We provide a light lunch; homemade vegetable soup and warm crusty bread for all participants. 

You will also need to bring sturdy shoes or boots and wear suitable clothing for working outdoors.    

Please note this course will run from our Warminster site.