Old Fort Box Hill
Historical Site Victorian-era hillfort with historic military fortifications
Victorian‑era fort on Box Hill with masonry remains set in a Country Park; visitors combine history with walks on North Downs trails and hilltop viewpoints.
How to Get to Old Fort Box Hill #
Box Hill is accessible from Dorking (by train from London) or via the A24/A25 roads. The fort is reached on foot from the Box Hill Visitor Centre car park via marked trails in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tips for Visiting Old Fort Box Hill #
- Wear sturdy shoes; the fort's earthworks are uneven and can be slippery in rain.
- Visit on a clear day to enjoy views across Box Hill and to see the surrounding landscape that shaped its defensive siting.
Best Time to Visit Old Fort Box Hill #
Best visited in milder months for hiking and to appreciate the landscape defensibility that influenced the fort's location.
Weather & Climate near Old Fort Box Hill #
Old Fort Box Hill's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (709 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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