Borough Hill

The walk up Borough Hill takes about twenty minutes from Daventry town centre, and frankly it's one of those climbs that feels steeper than it looks. Once you're up there though, the Iron Age fort reveals itself properly - you can actually trace the defensive earthworks that ring the hilltop, which makes the thing feel real rather than just an archaeological abstraction. On a clear day the views across Northamptonshire roll out for miles, nothing dramatic but genuinely absorbing if you're into that sort of landscape.

It's free to access and works brilliantly as an afternoon walk, especially if you're camped nearby at one of the glamping spots like Hideaway Wood Farm or the Magic Mushroom Cabin - both within two miles. The path is straightforward enough for families with older kids, though it's genuinely muddy in winter so choose your visit carefully. Younger children might find the actual historical interest thin on the ground unless you're someone who can make Iron Age ramparts exciting.

Walkers will get the most from this one. It's the sort of place that rewards curiosity about what you're actually looking at rather than just ticking off a viewpoint. The earthworks are substantial enough to hold your attention for a good hour if you're properly exploring, picking out where gates would have been, imagining the settlement. Combine it with a wander round Daventry town itself or link it to other local walks - it's that useful kind of attraction that anchors a wider day out rather than being a destination in itself.