© Steven Cheshire
Wildscapes for Wellbeing - Hilton Willow Pit
The combination of lakes and ponds, woodland and sheltered sunny areas make the former gravel pits at Hilton a haven for wildlife.
The reserve supports species that are fast declining in this country including the great crested newt and black poplar.
The reserve is well-known for its dragonflies and damselflies. Fifteen species have been recorded here: the emperor and ruddy darter dragonflies and the emerald and red-eyed damselflies are just a few.
Explore Hilton Willow Pit
We have four videos taken at each reserve; a 360 Tour, immersive static sounds with and without music, and a quick 2 minute tour.
360 Tour - 10 minutes
This video starts with a panoramic view from the sky looking over the beautiful reserve. At around 4 mins the tour continues on foot from the reserve entrance so you can virtually visit the reserve with us. There is a button on the video to allow you to turn the screen left, right, up and down so you can see the reserve from 360 degrees whilst walking through! Enjoy your visit!
To interact with the 360 video move your mouse across the screen to look around. Alternatively, you can look around using the arrow keys on your keyboard or on the screen in the top left corner.
Immersive sounds without music - 10 minutes
This video is for those who just want to enjoy the stillness of the reserve. Listening to the sounds as though you are actually there. There is a button on the video to allow you to turn the screen left, right, up and down so you can look around you whilst sitting still! Enjoy the peaceful calmness.
Immersive sounds with music - 10 minutes
This video is for those who just want to enjoy the stillness of the reserve. With relaxing music and the sounds of nature. There is a button on the video to allow you to turn the screen left, right, up and down so you can look around you whilst sitting still! Enjoy the peaceful calmness.
Quick Tour - 2 minutes
For those with only a few minutes to spare, this video includes an introduction slide and then a quick walking tour through the reserve with music.