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Reigate Fort

Reigate Fort

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Reigate Fort

Recommended by 68 hikers out of 70

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

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Location: Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Reigate Hill & Gatton Park loop from Reigate

11.7km

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2. Reigate Hill & Colley Hill loop — Surrey Hills

5.57km

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140m

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3. Colley Hill & Walton Oaks loop from Reigate Hill — Surrey Hills

11.6km

03:11

180m

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Kit P

August 17, 2021

Built in 1898, Reigate Fort was part of the London Defence Scheme although it was sold in 1907. During the First World War it served as an munitions store and it was recommissioned during the Second World War. It became a scheduled ancient monument in the 70s.

Today, you can visit the fort and take a guided tour, wandering through the rooms still very much reminiscent of the turn of the century.

Anne

May 31, 2021

Reigate Fort was built as part of a 72-mile defence line to protect London whilst a huge ship-building programme was initiated by the British government. The southern line was divided into 10 sectors and the fort fell into 'Redhill Position', which was 11km long. The fort held vital tools and ammunition to supply soldiers and artillery at short notice. It is one of 13 forts built along the North Downs. More information can be found on boards on site.

Reigate Fort is open from dawn till dusk every day of the week, although access to the interior of the buildings is restricted. The buildings can be viewed on scheduled guided walks, or by chartering your own guided tour for groups of fifteen or more. Contact the National Trust's North Downs East Estate office for further details.

Garry

November 20, 2022

Reigate Fort, interesting stop with very nice views. The Fort was a defense line against invasion, but with a stronger naval force and the introduction of battleships like HMS Dreadnought, the Fort became obsolete and was sold off in 1907

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Location: Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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