Every great pitch, track, or golf course starts with the right materials beneath your feet.
At Hills Quarry Products, we supply the specialist sands and aggregates that form the backbone of exceptional sports and leisure surfaces across southern England.
Whether you’re constructing a golf bunker, maintaining an equestrian arena, or upgrading a multi-use games area, choosing the right material makes all the difference.
Sports facility builders and groundskeepers trust our products for their consistency, drainage properties, and long-term durability.
Specialist sands and aggregates for every surface
We understand that different sports surfaces have very specific requirements. That’s why we produce and supply a wide range of washed, graded and blended materials to meet them.
Here are just a few examples of where our materials perform best:
Golf courses and bunkers
Our materials deliver excellent drainage, even texture, and resistance to compaction, helping maintain playable and visually appealing golf surfaces all year round.
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Silica sand: a fine, clean, free-draining sand ideal for bunker construction and maintenance.
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Rootzone: a carefully mixed combination of sand and soil to support healthy turf growth on greens and fairways.
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Top dressing sand: for consistent ball roll and drainage performance on greens.
Equestrian arenas, gallops & ménages
Hills’ equestrian silica sand is free from silt and clay, ensuring consistent compaction and minimal dust. Combined with our drainage aggregates, it keeps arenas dry, stable and low-maintenance.
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Silica sand: a premium washed silica sand that provides traction and cushioning for horse and rider.
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Drainage gravel: used as the sub-base layer to promote drainage beneath the riding surface.
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Arena base aggregates: graded material forming a stable, free-draining foundation for performance surfaces.
Sports pitches (natural and synthetic turf)
Our graded sub-base aggregates and sharp sands create long-lasting, stable layers that drain efficiently, essential for reliable, all-weather playability.
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0–4mm washed sharp sand: perfect for top layers and as a blinding material beneath synthetic systems.
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Type 1 sub-base aggregate: forms the structural foundation beneath sports surfaces.
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Clean drainage stone (10–20mm): supports fast water run-off and prevents waterlogging.
Tennis courts, running tracks & playgrounds
Our materials create smooth, stable, and resilient bases that prevent movement and maintain surface flatness, essential for both performance and safety.
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Crushed limestone aggregates: for firm, level base layers.
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Washed sharp sand: ideal for laying and bedding beneath resin-bound or asphalt systems.
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Type 3 open-graded sub-base: supports sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) often required for outdoor sports areas.
Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs) & leisure surfaces
These materials form the backbone of durable, multi-sport surfaces, helping maintain evenness, support drainage, and reduce maintenance needs.
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Blended sports sands: fine, consistent sands suitable for infill or leveling layers.
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Graded drainage aggregates: for sub-surface drainage systems to maintain dry, usable areas.
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Type 1 MOT aggregate: a robust, compactable base material for heavy-traffic zones.
Landscaping & leisure facilities
Our decorative gravels and topsoils help create safe, attractive environments surrounding sports areas, from spectator paths to landscaped gardens.
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Decorative gravels (e.g., Cotswold gravel, flint gravel) – for pathways, spectator areas, and golf course features.
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Topsoil: ideal for landscape restoration and turf establishment around sports facilities.
Ready to start your project?
Get in touch with our team today to discuss your requirements or request a quote.
