Daventry Country Park

Updated: June 6, 2025
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Location:
Daventry
Postcode:
NN11 2JB
Parking:

There is a large dedicated pay and display car park at Daventry Country Park, located off Northern Way on the outskirts of Daventry, Northamptonshire. Parking charges apply (check West Northamptonshire Council website for current rates). The car park provides direct access to the reservoir, visitor centre, cafe, play area, and the start of the main paths and trails. It can get busy, especially at weekends and during school holidays, for this popular Northamptonshire attraction.

Distance:
2.20 miles
Time:
1.00 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Terrain:

The terrain at Daventry Country Park in Northamptonshire is predominantly flat and very easy underfoot. Paths are a mix of well-surfaced tracks (tarmac, compacted gravel, boardwalks) suitable for pushchairs, mobility scooters, and wheelchairs in most main areas, especially around the reservoir. Some grassy or earth paths in meadow or woodland sections can become muddy after rain. Overall, this Northamptonshire park offers excellent accessibility.

Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe
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Explore Daventry Country Park in Northamptonshire, a popular Green Flag Award-winning park centred around the picturesque Daventry Reservoir, offering a variety of walks, wildlife spotting opportunities, and recreational facilities. Located on the northern edge of Daventry town, this accessible Northamptonshire park provides a valuable green space for the local community and visitors, with well-maintained paths winding through woodland, meadows, and around the tranquil waters of the reservoir. Daventry Country Park is known for its rich birdlife, its family-friendly atmosphere, and its role as a hub for outdoor activities in Northamptonshire.

An excellent network of paths and trails encircles Daventry Reservoir and extends into the surrounding parkland. Key features include several waymarked walking trails of different lengths (including an accessible circular route around the reservoir), bird hides overlooking the water and reedbeds, a children's adventure playground, a visitor centre (often with a cafe and toilets), and areas managed for nature conservation, including wildflower meadows. This Northamptonshire park is perfect for a family day out, a peaceful stroll, birdwatching, or enjoying local nature and community events.

 

  • Discover Daventry Country Park in Northamptonshire, a Green Flag park with a scenic reservoir.
  • Walk or cycle along accessible paths around the reservoir, through meadows, and developing woodland.
  • Excellent facilities including a large play area, visitor centre, and often a cafe.
  • A popular Northamptonshire park for families, recreation, birdwatching, and enjoying diverse wildlife habitats.


A circular walk around Daventry Reservoir is typically around 2.5-3 miles and is largely flat and accessible. Shorter routes are also available, and longer walks can be created by exploring all the interconnected paths within this versatile Northamptonshire park.

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