Clift Meadow Wildflower Walk

A wild flower meadow for the Village

A wildflower area provides a rich tapestry of food and shelter for bees, butterflies and many other important insects. Flowers and their seedheads can also attract birds such as finches, tits, even skylarks and yellowhammers. Sadly over 97% of our native wildflower meadows have gone since the 1930s: lost to development, changed farming practices and climate change. 

     This area was created by Wilder Bramley and is managed as a traditional meadow. It is cut just twice a year to allow seeds to fall and maintain biodiversity. As well as hearing the crickets sing as you walk through, you will see oxeye daisies, knapweed, betony, yellow rattle, cow parsley, bird’s foot trefoil and teasels, among many more. Enjoy your walk!

   If you too would like to create a home for nature, why not make a wildflower area in your own garden? Clear a sunny spot, sow some wildflower seeds, keep watered and keep pets off! Then enjoy the colour and wildlife it will bring!