Racton Monument Monument
19th-century folly monument overlooking rural Sussex landscape
18th-century folly near Racton in West Sussex set on a scarp above the countryside; walkers on nearby footpaths visit for the ruin and rural views.
Racton Monument at a Glance#
Address: Racton Monument, Racton, Hampshire/West Sussex border, England
Hours: Open access (outdoor ruin)
How to Get to Racton Monument#
The monument sits near the hamlet of Racton on the border of Hampshire and West Sussex. The nearest large town is Chichester (about 8-12 miles). Access is by country lanes with limited parking; walkers can reach it from sections of the South Downs Way and nearby footpaths.
Tips for Visiting Racton Monument#
- Be careful around the structure - the ruin is unstable and fenced in places; respect barriers.
- Visit at late afternoon for long shadows across the Downland and the best photographs.
- Combine with a walk along the South Downs Way; the monument is a readable punctuation on a longer hike.
Best Time to Visit Racton Monument#
An 18th-century folly standing on the South Downs near the village of Racton, visible for miles and often visited by hikers.
Weather & Climate near Racton Monument#
Racton Monument's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (874 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 98 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 63 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 92 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 96 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 97 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 7.9h |
