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Biss Meadows Country Park

Biss Meadows is a pleasant public open space in the south east part of Trowbridge with an exception range of wildlife and habitat for an urban location.

The north east part is grass land with a pond and asphalt paths and easily accessible for those in a wheelchair. This area includes a weir and a pond. The south west part is flood plain with scrapes (marsh areas) and needs some care. The scrapes support a variety of aquatic insects that encourages waders, swans and the occasional heron. The southern area is former fields with another pond. In between these areas are a number of meadows that are rich in wild flowers, attracting other insects and birds. Through the site runs the Biss River, a chalk river bringing spring water from Salisbury Plain. Water voles are present and some say they have seen an otter.

The Friends of Biss Meadows Country Park was established in late 2008 by a group of people who had a passion to maintain and protect the area and sensitively enhance it for the enjoyment of the citizens of Trowbridge and visitors from further afield. We are applying for a number of grants to enhance and protect the habitat, to provide information and interpretation panels, provide seating and picnic tables, create nature themed art work, and to extend the footpaths.

The Friends' comprehensive website provides many photos of the wildlife, a spotters' database, as well as information on the Friends, working parties, and the history of the Biss Meadows.

Wildlife highlights:  Reed warbler, reed bunting, sedge warbler, blackcap, coal tit, heron, stonechat, sand martin, swallow, swift. A range of butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies can also be seen in spring and summer.

Location: Biss Meadows is easily accessible by car from the Tesco superstore in County Way or from the bridge in Broadcloth Lane East, and on foot via footpaths from the surrounding residential estates. Cycling is also permitted.

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