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A new guide has revealed the UK roads to avoid this October if you want to steer clear of witches, ghosts and in some cases, suicidal dogs.
With 40 of the spookiest streets and roads based on local forum research, accounts from paranormal activity experts, local historians and tourist boards, the map compiled by contact lens retailer Feel Good Contacts provides a go-to guide for those wanting to ghost hunt on the road this Halloween.
However, at a time of year where the nights draw in, and according to figures from Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) when the incidence of road traffic accidents increase, it’s crucial that drivers are well prepared when it comes to driving in the dark.
Ghost story writer Janine Pipe said: “Halloween brings out the adventurer in us, it makes us want to watch horror movies and listen to tales around the campfire. It can also lead us to wanting to investigate supposedly haunted places.
“There are many roads in the UK that have links with supernatural sightings; this comes as no great surprise when you think of the number of deaths they have seen over the centuries. No matter what, tales of ghostly figures will inevitably send shivers down your spine, and whatever you believe, ghostly visions are reported ten-fold over the Halloween season.
“Is the veil between us and them really lifted during this time or are our senses merely heightened? Unless you know for sure, always make sure you drive safely and let people know where you are heading.”
The sites in the guide cover the UK mainland and stretch across England, Wales and Scotland and include the following seven deadly streets:
Overtoun Bridge, Unnamed Road, Dumbarton
Location: G82 3PQ
Known as the bridge for “doggy suicides”, Overtoun bridge is reported by local tabloids as being the place for almost 600 dog deaths. Walkers report experiencing their dog becoming possessed when on the bridge, running to suddenly jump off it. If you want to visit the bridge on Halloween, just watch out for the old lady said to haunt the bridge and lure dogs into her clasp!
Blue Bell Hill (A229), Kent
Location: ME5 9RH
This road is supposedly haunted by a young 22-year-old bride who was killed on the eve of her wedding, upon her journey home from the hen party. On the eve of 19th November 1965, Suzanne Browne and her friends died in a car accident on Blue Bell Hill in Kent. With over 50 reported sightings of the bride on this road, many report offering a young woman a lift, dropping her off, or seeing her suddenly vanish into thin air. So, if you do see Suzanne Browne on Halloween, be careful she doesn’t disappear on you.
Cathedral Close, Cardiff
Location: CF5 2LA
In this spot once existed a village and road titled “Road of the dead”. Dead bodies were carried along this road to the River Taf, to be buried at the now abandoned graveyard. Sights of young kids playing, laughing and singing in the area have been reported and the area is linked to mass deaths of children during the 1800s.
Hangman’s Hill, Loughton
Location: G10 4AB
Hangman’s Hill has gained its title for the unbelievable phenomenon of cars being able to roll up the hill. When up the hill, cars are faced with a bare field featuring nothing but a single tree. This tree is said to be where a man was hung, with rumours that the force is taking drivers to the hangman to meet their fate.
Deangate, York
Location: Y01 7AL
Bedern is an area haunted by its past; the old Industrial Ragged School is where orphans were sent to work. After the workhouse master cruelly starved the children to death, he stored their corpses in a closet to maintain their allowance money. It is said that the sound of ghostly children can be heard in this area, playing and singing in the street for all to hear…
Nan Clark’s Lane, Mill Hill, London
Location: NW7 4HH
Rumour has it that Nan Clark worked in the local tavern with an incredibly jealous husband. One day, in an outrageous fit of rage, he dragged her down the lane to the lake, drowning her in front of several punters from the pub. Nan Clark is said to haunt the fields and lane, giving the area an eerie feel especially on Halloween night!
Preston Drove, Brighton
Location: BN1 6SD
For the past 150 years the “white lady” has been spotted along Preston Drove with reports of paranormal activity. She is believed to be a nun removed from the church, haunting the area for not being buried in the correct way. Locals were so terrified that they gave a proper burial for the remains of the white lady in St Peter’s Churchyard, in an attempt to deter her appearances.
Offering some advice for drivers looking to check out these sites over the next few weeks, Andrew Jervis, CEO and co-founder at ClickMechanic, said:
“While I feel lucky enough to have never encountered any paranormal activity or ghosts myself while in the car, some of our mechanics have reported stories of customers becoming distracted by their surroundings on some of the UKs most remote and creepy roads.
“I would always recommend that drivers keep their doors locked if they are in a poorly lit area or feel creeped out. I would also advise drivers to make sure that they stay calm, and drive safely towards a location or route which makes them feel more at ease.”
Will you be visiting these streets on Halloween?
