Moor of mystery

Each issue, we investigate the most ghostly places in Britain. Here we take a look at the hauntingly beautiful Dartmoor National Park

It's a place where wild landscapes, restless spirits and ancient myths are intertwined. Renowned for its untamed, windswept beauty, Dartmoor is also famous for its many legends and hauntings. Dartmoor National Park in southwest Devon, which covers 368 square miles of rocky countryside, is rich in folktales of hell hounds, sad ghosts… even a pair of monstrous disembodied hands. Over the years, numerous people have had eerie experiences on Dartmoor. In October 2017, local couple Ben and Maria Landricombe were walking their dog, Smokey, in Lydford Gorge when they came across a remote house with a swing in the grounds. Maria sat on the swing while keen photographer Ben snapped a shot of her. It was only when they got home that a friend pointed out what appeared to be…

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Take a Break Fate & Fortune (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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