Draycote Water Perimeter Route

A nice route around the perimeter of this Severn Trent reservoir. Start and end at the car park - there are charges, but not unreasonable.


A small detour brings you to the trig-point on Hensborough Hill (see map).


The route is suitable for walking or cycling.

There are a couple of stretches where there is a steep climb / descent, so it might not be suitable for those with accessibility needs; however the straight dog-legged section of path to the east of the reservoir runs along a dam wall with a wide footpath and absolutely no gradient.


There's also a small cafe in the visitors hub -check their website for opening times of both the park & visitor hub.


Dogs are not allowed on the circular Reservoir Trail but can use the Country Park and Hensborough Trail.


Find more information on the Severn Trent reservoir website

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.69 km
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    Average duration: 2h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 21 m
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    Vertical drop: - 21 m
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    Highest point: 105 m
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    Lowest point: 91 m
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  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 93 m - Car park
  2. S/E : km 7.69 - alt. 94 m - Car park

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