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.
Old Fort Box Hill at a Glance#
Address: Box Hill, Surrey, England (within the Box Hill area of the Surrey Hills AONB)
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 75 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 50 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 56 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 47 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 52 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 53 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 42 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 55 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 61 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 70 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 71 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 77 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |