The Grey Wethers: A Tale of Stone Sheep
High up on the windswept expanse of Dartmoor, on the eastern slope of Sittaford Tor, lie two mysterious stone circles known as “The Grey Wethers.”…
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Childe’s Tomb: A Dark Tale of Dartmoor
High upon the windswept expanse of Dartmoor, beneath Fox Tor’s brooding heights, stands an ancient memorial known as Childe’s Tomb. This granite cross marks the…
Mysteries Etched in Lichen’s Embrace: A Poem about Wistman’s Wood.
In Wistman’s Wood where legends lie, ‘Neath brooding boughs and moorland sky, A tale is told in stones and roots, Of spectral oaks in druidic…
The Devil’s Footprints: A Sinister Stroll through Dartmoor’s Dark Legend
In the quiet, picturesque region of Dartmoor lies a chilling tale that has haunted the locals for generations. The Devil’s Footprints, a phenomenon shrouded in…
The Haunting Tale of Dartmoor’s Hairy Hands: A Chilling Encounter on a Lonely Road
Nestled in the heart of Devon lies the eerie and mysterious landscape of Dartmoor National Park. The windswept moorland, foggy tors, and ancient woodlands have…
Grasping Shadows: A Ballad of the Hairy Hands
In the depths of Dartmoor’s moors so drear, Where shadows cloak the path unclear, A sinister tale of dread and fear Holds captive those who…
Moonlit Maiden of Foxworthy
So a confession before I start. This short story, rather than a recorded folklore tale told from generation to generation comes from my own imagination….
The Ballad of Kitty Jay
The tale of Kitty Jay is a well-known Dartmoor legend, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Set in the late 18th century, the story revolves around…
Tales of Dartmoor’s Piskies: The Mischief and Magic of the Moorlands
Long ago, in the enchanting and mysterious moorlands of Dartmoor, there existed a magical world that coexisted alongside the realm of humans. This hidden world…