Lordenshaw Hill Fort Car Park

Lordenshaw Hill Fort Car Park

Simonside, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65

Experience incredible views of the starry skies above Northumberland and across the Cheviots at this car park to the South of Rothbury. By day, the car park enables access to the Lordenshaw Hill Fort, including Lordenshaw Rock, an ancient monument with deep-cut rings carved into it. If you visit, please respect the environment, taking everything home with you.


Lordenshaw Hill Fort Car Park is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 19/02/25

    16%
  • 19/02/25

    27%
  • 20/02/25

    90%
  • 20/02/25

    37%

Weather forecast for Forestburn Gate (1.7 miles away) updated 19/02/25 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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    Wednesday 19th February 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

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    Thursday 20th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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    Friday 21st February 2025 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

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