Hilton Gravel Pits Local Nature Reserve — Attraction in South Derbyshire

Hilton gravel pit nature reserve... the got the 'pit' part right. I've never endured jungle like scenes in the UK. If the council have been forwarding a pot of money for the upkeep of this reserve, it's definitely been swindled. swarms of bugs - the likes you haven't seen since starship troopers were upon us in no time and the paths overgrown with carnivorous plants, chomping at the bit to decompose a felled fellow. no signage or maps along the way so you simply get lost and confused, don't go here... unless you're a frog lover, plenty of them of which I can't complain....

Not the nicest nature reserve I've visited, lots of rubbish tipped at the entrance & end of the trail.

Lots of noise as next to a very busy road.

The lake looked lovely. We had dogs with us, so we were unable to walk all the way round as dogs are not allowed in certain areas. I completely support this as I understand they can disturb wildlife.

This did mean we had to turn around & come back the same way as no circular walk if you're taking dogs. The dogs didn't mind as they got a...

Dont visit if your taking a dog! Seems like a nice place however we couldn't see much of it because dogs arent allowed for some bizarre reason. There's clearly a dislike for dogs here because even in the secure little field where the carvings are, dogs are allowed in that section but arent allowed off leads... even though theres no live stock and its...