Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth Town Council reseeded its Alma Field, with coastal wildflowers.
The field, just off Alma Lane, is a coastal highlight as visitors walk up Salcombe Hill along the coast path.
Christopher Holland,
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
town clerk, said: “Sidmouth Town Council has given Alma Field a makeover and it is now looking resplendent with wildflowers and poppies in the warm weather.
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
“Earlier this year, the field
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
was ploughed and reseeded with a mix or natural coastal wildflowers and red poppies to help commemorate the 100th year since the end of World War One.
“The newly installed
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
benches and cut path allow visitors to enjoy this beautiful spot and view over the valley and seafront.”
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8698. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8691. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8691. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8691. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8691. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
Sidmouth's Alma field wildflower meadow. Ref shs 30 18TI 8691. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)
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