Gabriel Hounds Haunting
Clough Dell, Hathersage
Deep in the heart of Clough Dell, a sense of foreboding settles over those who venture into these woods. The Gabriel Hounds, a demonic dog of local legend, is said to roam this area, its mournful howls striking fear into the hearts of those who hear them. According to old tales, the sound of the Gabriel Hounds is an ominous warning, signalling the imminent death of a family member. But on one peculiar occasion, the howling came from a farmer's son who then eloped with a woman in a most unusual and convoluted manner.