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The Old Fort

No. 587 of 1,967 in the Surrey Hills, No. 78 for history. History, 1.2 km from Westhumble.

The ruins of an old fort near Westhumble.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Website
victorianforts.co.uk/boxhill.htmOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Wotton HouseGrade II* listed, 4.2 km from PeaslakeHistory and heritage
EmbersStay, 2.5 km from WesthumbleCamping
Conifer Park Caravan SiteStay, 1.0 km from DorkingCamping
Ranmore Common CampsiteStay, 3.2 km from DorkingCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Running HorseGrade II* listed, 4.6 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Bull's Headin Dorking, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Cricketersin Dorking, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Edmund Tylney4.7 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Leatherhead Museum of Local History4.5 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Dorking Hallsin Dorking, just outside the areaArt and galleries
The Leatherhead Theatre4.6 km from Westhumble, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Meadowbank Football Groundin Dorking, just outside the areaRainy day

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