Explore the haunted roads of the UK, where folklore, ghost stories, mysteries, and hauntings intertwine with our road network. From ancient tracks to modern highways, ghostly apparitions and eerie encounters await. Buckle up as I delve into the spectral secrets of haunted hitchhikers, phantom lorries, and accident victims doomed to repeat their final, cursed excursions.
In this video, we’ll explore the sinister history of crossroads, once sites of gallows and unconsecrated burials, and the restless spirits they harbour. Discover the eerie tale of Betty’s Grave in Gloucestershire, where a woman’s ghost terrifies drivers if flowers are not left on her resting place.
We’ll also uncover the dark legends of the Stocksbridge Bypass in South Yorkshire, notorious for its tragic accidents and ghostly apparitions. Hear the chilling accounts of dancing children and a hovering, hooded figure witnessed by security guards and police officers alike.
Venture into the mysteries of the infamous “hairy hands” in East Devon, which are said to seize control of vehicles, causing deadly crashes. Learn about the spectral hitchhikers who vanish without a trace, leaving drivers bewildered and frightened.
I investigate the haunting of Blue Bell Hill in Kent, where a young woman’s ghost appears to relive the tragic events of a fatal accident. And don’t miss the story of the phantom lorry on Knightlow Hill, a ghostly vehicle causing accidents before disappearing into thin air.
These chilling tales are just a glimpse into the haunted roads that crisscross the UK. As you navigate your own journeys, remember that you may not be alone on those dark, deserted stretches. Keep an eye on your mirrors and a steady grip on the wheel—you never know when you might encounter one of these ghostly travellers.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
01:10 – The Sinister History of Crossroads
02:41 – Stocksbridge Bypass: A Road of Tragedy
04:48 – The Infamous Hairy Hands of East Devon
06:44 – Spectral Hitchhikers Across the UK
09:45 – The Phantom Lorry of Knightlow Hill
11:30 – Conclusion and Reflections
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Some footage and pictures used for the purposes of commentary and illustration
Michael Garlick
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Russel Wills
British Newspaper Archive
Original music by Stephen Anthony, Copyright © 2024, All Rights Reserved, used with permission
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Thanks Hidden realms There’s a lot more to Haunted Roads than we Realise good Video 👍🏻☺️
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Wonderfully creepy
How sad you was in torment and you couldn't even have a proper burial. No wonder so many strange things happen. God bless them all
how do you know about the motorcyclist if he was killed
Some familiar stories, nicely illustrated with some good imags. Can I add the following 'gen'?
Some people think Stocksbridge Bypass may have disturbed a long lost plague cemetery or similar burial ground, hence the children.
This is the first time I've heard the story behind the phantom lorry at Rugby, although I've known the tale for a very long time.
There is another incident connected with Blue Bell Hill – a motorist saw a car swerve across the road in front of him and plunge into the trees one night. When the police investigated they found a wreck, now some months old, lying at the base of the bank; the deceased driver, still inside, had been reported missing a while previously.
And then there is the famed phantom bus of North- west London which, in the 1920s, featured in a coroner's inquest about a fatal rta.
Make of them what you will.
These are fantastic, can you do a second part?
A very interesting and well made video
Very nicely and clearly narrated. You have a very nice voice for narration.
A new subscriber here.
These souls are stuck in the “Void”.
INTERESTING video thanks for sharing
Always maintain that the rural roads in the UK during Autumn and Winter months are spooky as hell. I used to drive along one on a daily commute and when it got dark and foggy always felt trepidation, fear and loathing driving down that road.😮
in my old home town in south yorkshire ,me and my friends used to play in ancient woods going back to the roman times ,they were magical places and probably haunted
Fortunately things have changed now as far as (Church) funerals for those who sadly suicide. It must have been something that weighed on them, when they where no doubt already depressed enough.
Close to were I live people have seen wild horses, a group of them suddenly run on to the road and quickly disappear. There haven't been wild horses in England for centuries.
Whilst i appreciate the coverage given to Blue Bell Hill, it is inaccurate. The alleged 'ghost' has no connection to the 1965 crash as sightings took place decades previous. No one ever saw a figure in a 'wedding dress', and no one ever reported seeing one of crash victims. This was the influence of the media at the time who wers keen to link alleged reports to the accident.
Superb. I don't know if it has been seen in recent years but a distressed looking young woman dressed in a wartime uniform was often seen trying to flag cars down on the A15 south of Lincoln in the 1960's and up to the 80's but when people pulled up she just faded away. Another is a old crone like figure in ragged clothes in or near the road that runs past Creswell Crags in Derbyshire. I imagine there are many more Road ghosts across the UK
Awesome video, really enjoyed this topic 🖤
Interesting, thank you.