Distillery and Warbler Meadows

Distillery Meadows (named after a failed distillery venture here) gives a glimpse back to a time before the second world war when the whole of this area of north Wiltshire, the Braydon Forest, was made up of a mosaic of small, family-run farms. Huge, thick hedges surround the fields, each of which has a slightly different mix of flowers, and in June and July the fields become a mist of colour as the many plant species bloom. Warbler Meadows are a recent addition to the reserve and connect Distillery Meadows to Ravensroost Wood, thereby creating a green corridor that allows wildlife to move safely.