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.
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Forestburn Gate (1.7 miles away) updated 17/09/25 at 20:02.
Local light pollution
Lordenshaw Hill Fort Car Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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