'Taking A Wall For A Walk' is one of Grizedale's most famous sculptures, by one of its most famous sculptors, Andy Goldsworthy. Goldsworthy had already enjoyed a residency in the eighties, and he returned as an established artist in 1990, beginning his work with dry stone walling that he would later use in his 'Sheepfolds' project across Cumbria. Goldsworthy said about 'Taking A Wall For A Walk':

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"A dry stone wall is an expression of the stone used and the landscape through which it travels - over hills, along ridges, down gullies, around outcrops... using the lie of the land to find a route.

Whichever direction the wall goes and however it is perceived, the structure remains a work of art. It is not bound by the practical demands required for agrarian purposes. Although making strong connections to the craft and tradition of walling, it essentially remains a work of nature and art."

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The piece has been repaired a few times and has also been through several name changes. It has variously gone by 'The Wall That Went For A Walk' and simply 'Grizedale Wall', but 'Taking A Wall For A Walk' seems to be the most popular title.

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Also by this artist:

Seven Spires 1984

Woven Ash Ball 1984

Sidewinder 1985

​Cone 1988