The UK’s most haunted roads: Streets the place spooks and spirits have haunted drivers throughout the nation – is one close to you?
From young ghost brides to werewolves and an eighteenth-century highwayman, the most haunted roads in Britain have been uncovered.
Included in the spooky list compiled by LeaseCar.uk is Blue Bell Hill in Kent, where the death of three young women in the 1960s sparked rumours of ghosts.
Also highlighted is Platt Lane in Lancashire, where it is rumoured the ghosts of 344 miners who were killed in the 1910 Pretoria pit tragedy are still lurking.
Elsewhere, the Old Tay Bridge in Dundee saw 75 passengers killed after a six-carriage train plunged into the icy waters of the Tay.
For a full breakdown of where you should avoid this Halloween while driving, MailOnline reveal where other-worldly spirits are lurking.
A look at the most haunted roads in Britain to avoid this Halloween
The Old Tay Bridge
Location: Dundee
The Railway bridge spanning across the River Tay in Dundee, which is said to be haunted
In 1879 the Old Tay Bridge collapsed following a violent storm, causing a six-carriage train to plunge into icy waters.
All 75 passengers on board were killed in the Tay, and according to locals on the anniversary of the disaster other-wordly spirits can be seen.
Reportedly, a ghostly train can be seen crossing the old bridge, accompanied by the screams of the victims.
A3
Location: Surrey
The A3 near Burpham in Surrey is renown for a spooky car crash that featured a dead driver
The A3 near Burpham in Surrey boasts a spooky past after a car crash was reported in December 2002.
After police arrived at the scene, police discovered a car in a ditch with the remains of a driver who had died five months prior.
This led to speculation that the sighting may have been a re-enactment of the fatal crash by a ghost.
Cock Lane
Location: Old Bailey in London
Cock Lane in London is said to be haunted by the spirits of two women from the 1760s
Located near to the Old Bailey in London is another eerie street that is said to have ghosts.
While the road looks relatively normal, one of the houses is said to be haunted by the spirits of two women who passed away there in the 1760s.
Motorists may not encounter anything visually, but it is said that you can still hear their screams as you drive past.
Electric Brae
Location: Aryshire, Scotland
A strange phenomenon where cars begin to slowly move on their own is said to exist here in Aryshire
Up next, ghosts and spirits do not appear to be the problem on Electric Brae in Aryshire, Scotland.
Motorists do not have to worry about the screams of the dead, instead there is a different kind of paranormal activity.
Despite the road seeming to go uphill, a vehicle will reportedly slowly start to move forward even if it is in neutral.
The Devil’s Highway
Location: A666 Near Bolton
There have been a number of sightings of a shady figure at the side of the road on the A666 Near Bolton, often referred to as The Devil’s Highway
Sometimes referred to as the Devil’s Highway because of it’s high accident rate and the Biblical associations of the number 666, several drivers have reported paranormal occurrences on this stretch of road.
There have been a number of sightings of a shady figure at the side of the road after the sun goes down, described by eye-witnesses as being hunched over with a slight limp.
There has even been footage, filmed on a dashcam, which circulated on the internet showing the white figure approaching the car slowly, much to the distress of the driver and their passenger.
Blue Bell Hill
Location: A229, Kent
The A229 in Kent was the scene of an unfortunate tragedy back in November 1965 when three young woman and locals believe the ghost of a bride-to-be lurks in the area
This particular road was the scene of an unfortunate tragedy back in November 1965 when three young woman, including one who was due to be married, were killed following a car accident.
Despite the bride-to-be dying in hospital days later, many believe that her ghost haunts the road, with spiritual believers often gathering outside the Lower Bell pub nearby.
Since then, the woman has been spotted wearing her extravagant wedding dress, veil and all, standing by the side of the road waiting for a lift – with some eye witnesses claiming to have let a woman inside their car only for her to disappear completely soon after.
Stocksbridge Bypass
Location: Stocksbridge
The Stocksbridge Bypass connecting the M1 with the A1616 has gained a reputation for events of the paranormal
A relatively new road when compared to the others on the list, the Stocksbridge Bypass quickly gained a reputation for events of the paranormal. Connecting the M1 with the A1616, the spooky shenanigans started occurring as soon as the building work started.
When construction was underway back in 1988, two security guards reported that they saw some young children playing right in the centre of the construction site, claiming the children disappeared without a trace as the guards approached them, with no signs of footprints.
M6 Bermuda Triangle
Location: M6
Sightings of tormented souls including vanishing hitchhikers and dubious eyes glaring at you from a nearby bush have been spotted throughout junctions 16-19 of the M6
Named after the infamous Bermuda Triangle, parts of this accident-prone route have been in place for around two thousand years.
What is now the M6 used to be travelled across by the Roman’s before the layers of concrete were added, and as such there have been numerous reports of Roman soldiers marching across the road.
Sightings of tormented souls including vanishing hitchhikers and dubious eyes glaring at you from a nearby bush have been spotted throughout junctions 16-19 of the motorway.
The Spaniard’s Inn
Location: Hampstead
Roads surrounding the Spaniard’s Inn pub in Hampstead have a rich history of paranormal sightings
Roads surrounding the Spaniard’s Inn pub in Hampstead have a rich history of paranormal sightings.
The building dates back to 1585, and became famous thanks to Dick Turpin’s father reportedly being the landlord of the pub while the Inn gets its name from a Spanish Ambassador who used to meet with King James in the 16th Century.
There were also reportedly two Spanish landlords named Francesco and Juan in the 17th century, to which the rumour exists that the duo fell out and eventually ended with Francesco killing Juan in a duel, who was later buried near the Inn.
Reports have suggested that Juan’s ghost still haunts the pub and nearby roads looking for Francesco to claim his revenge.
Platt Lane
Location: Westhoughton
Infamous to locals in the area, Platt Lane in Westhoughton is another road with a rich history of ghost sightings and a tragic tale of death
Infamous to locals in the area, Platt Lane is another road with a rich history of ghost sightings and a tragic tale of death.
The Pretoria Pit mining disaster on 21st December 1910 led to the deaths of 344 of the 900 men and boys after gas leak from a broken lamp ignited into an explosion, with victims dying from flames or suffocation.
Now it’s been said that when you drive along Platt Lane you can see the eyes of the miners watching on from the bushes.
B1249
Location: Yorkshire
According to paranormal believers, the A21 around the south east is haunted by the ghost of Gracious Lane, who was angered when the road was made into a duel carriageway
According to paranormal believers, this stretch of road in Kent is haunted by the ghost of Gracious Lane, who was angered when the road was made into a duel carriageway.
The ghoul is said to now prowl the street looking to take revenge by leading cars off the road and the unfortunate drivers to their death.
After drivers travel underneath the bridge, an odd phenomenon occurs where the standard A21 road seems to disappear and a new road takes its place, which actually points in a different direction.
There have also been reports of a white haired woman being seen stood in the middle of the road. Most drivers try and swerve to avoid what they think is a human being, but when they inevitably run her over, find she’s disappeared.
