Visiting Lordenshaw

How to get there by car

Lordenshaw is a short drive away from the village of Rothbury. The site is reached via a small track that leaves the B6342 about 4km south of Rothbury at a sharp bend in the road.

Parking

Parking is available in the National Park Car Park (approx. capacity 25 cars).

On-site Facilities

Car park on-site.

Public toilets, cafés and other shopping facilities in nearby Rothbury.

Accessibility

The rock art is on a hilly terrain on the same side of road as the car park. The rock art panels are near public footpaths with various degrees of access. There is a wide uphill path leading to the main rock.

GPS Coordinates

Car Park

• Decimal 55.28320 -1.91900
• N 55° 16.992 W 1° 55.140
• British Grid: NZ 05243 98788

Main Rock

• Decimal 55.28644 -1.91931
• N 55° 17.186 W 1° 55.159
• British Grid: NZ 05223 99149

Horseshoe Rock

• Decimal 55.28711 -1.92125
• N 55° 17.226 W 1° 55.275
• British Grid: NZ 05100 99223

Hillfort

• Decimal 55.28710 -1.91509
• N 55° 17.225 W 1° 54.905
• British Grid: NZ 05491 99223

Channel Rock

• Decimal 55.28859 -1.91202
• N 55° 17.316 W 1° 54.721
• British Grid: NZ 05686 99389