Cox's Meadow, Cheltenham, Glos

Introduction

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Cox's Meadow, Cheltenham, Glos

Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 22 May 2015

Cox’s Meadow is now part of Cheltenham’s Flood Alleviation Scheme. The town is vulnerable to floods caused by run-offs from thunderstorms high on the nearby hills. This flood plain helps give protection. It has also resulted is creating a habitat that supports aa diversity of flora and fauna. Following heavy rain the area turns into a wetland and then once the floodwater has drained back into the River Chelt, it becomes a meadow again. A footpath and cycle path have been provided around the meadow. Image Image

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