Skip to main content

Phantom Horse and Rider

Forest Road, Binfield, Berkshire Apparition Unknown

Forest Road in Binfield, Berkshire, is a rural stretch that's home to a rather unusual ghostly sighting. In October 2007, a traveller driving towards the A321 claimed to have seen a horse and rider galloping through the woodland on the right-hand side of the road. The rider appeared to be topless and was sitting in a strange position, almost as if they were perched where the horse's head should have been. The witness thought it might have looked like a centaur, a mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse. The phantom rode into denser woodland, and the witness lost sight of it.

Imagine speeding down a country road on a crisp autumn evening, the trees casting long shadows in the fading light. This was the setting for a bizarre encounter with a phantom horse and rider. The witness, who was driving near the Warren pub, didn't get a chance to get a good look, but what they saw was unusual enough to leave a lasting impression. While we don't have much historical context for this particular sighting, it's worth noting that the area around Binfield has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The lack of further reports of this phantom makes it a fascinating isolated incident.

Historical Context

The area around Binfield has a rich history dating back to the medieval period.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
October 2007
Postcode Area
RG42

Nearby Haunted Places

Apparition 0.9 mi

White Lady of Billingbear

Billingbear House, Binfield

Billingbear House in Binfield, Berkshire, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a white lady. This country house, which unfortunately no longer exists, having burnt down, was once the site of a number of paranormal occurrences. The white lady was reportedly seen here before the house burnt down, but details of her identity or the nature of her haunting are sadly lacking. However, the house did leave a lasting legacy, with one of its rooms being transported to Pace College in Manhattan, where it is said to contain a ghost, although it is unclear if this is the same white lady seen at Billingbear House.

Country House Pre-20th Century
Read Full Story
Legend 1.8 mi

Cornerless Buildings of Kirkcudbright

Various buildings in the area, Kirkcudbright

In the charming town of Kirkcudbright, nestled in the Lowlands of Scotland, lies a peculiar architectural phenomenon - several buildings constructed without corners. This unusual feature has sparked curiosity among locals and visitors alike, with many wondering about the reasoning behind such a design choice. The answer lies in an old legend, which claims that the Devil could hide in corners, causing chaos and mischief. To prevent this, builders in the area opted for cornerless structures, effectively denying the Devil a hiding place.

Various Buildings Unknown
Read Full Story
Cryptozoology 1.8 mi

Mysterious Beast of Bennachie

Countryside in area, Bennachie

Deep in the rolling hills of Bennachie, a sense of unease settled over the rural community in the 1990s. A series of bizarre incidents and unexplained animal deaths led to whispers of a mysterious creature, dubbed the Beast of Bennachie. This big black cat, as it was described, seemed to be responsible for a string of dead sheep and disruption in the neighbourhood. The locals were on edge, unsure of what was behind the strange occurrences.

Countryside Late 20th Century
Read Full Story
Apparition 1.8 mi

Phantom Coach and Horses

Bill Hill, Wokingham

Bill Hill in Wokingham is home to a rather unusual and intriguing Christmas Eve tradition. Every year at midnight on December 24th, a phantom coach pulled by four ghostly horses is said to gallop along this road. The image is so vivid that it's hard not to imagine the sound of hooves pounding the ground and the rattling of chains, which according to another version of the story, are dragged along the ground by a spectral horse. It's a haunting that has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike, and its reoccurrence has been documented over the years.

Road Unknown
Read Full Story
Apparition 2.1 mi

Ghosts of Old Manor

Old Manor Public House, Bracknell

The Old Manor Public House in Bracknell is home to not one but two mischievous spirits. Old Fred, a hooded priest, is said to have hidden within the building's walls, while Bert, a jovial old regular, roams the premises with his distinctive red face and handlebar moustache. Locals and visitors alike have reported strange occurrences and sightings of these two ghostly characters, adding to the pub's reputation as one of Berkshire's most haunted establishments.

Public House Victorian
Read Full Story
Apparition 2.1 mi

The Faceless Policeman of Bracknell

Railway Arch between Martins Lane & Whistley Close, Bracknell

Beneath the railway arch that spans Martins Lane in Bracknell, a rather eerie presence is said to linger. This spot, nestled between Whistley Close and the A329, has been the haunt of a poor policeman for reasons that are as tragic as they are bizarre. According to local lore, this officer lost half of his face in an incident that took place at this very location. His spirit, still clad in an old uniform, is thought to remain in the area, driven by a desperate quest to find the missing portion of his face.

Railway Arch Victorian
Read Full Story

Stay Nearby

Haunted hotels and accommodation near Forest Road