Unnamed lane, Turnditch

Turnditch's rural lanes can be eerie, especially during thunderstorms. It's here, on a stormy evening, that a driver reported seeing a large black dog cross the road ahead and move down a residential lane. The driver stopped to look for the hound, but it had vanished into thin air. This sighting is not an isolated incident, as a phantom black dog is said to haunt the nearby Carsington Water.

The Knowle, Hazelwood

The Knowle in Hazelwood, Derbyshire, has a reputation for strange nocturnal occurrences. After the passing of Edith Maud Hull, the author who once called this place home, The Knowle became the headquarters for the Anglamol company. It wasnt long before staff members began to wonder if they were being kept company by a ghostly presence. They hadnt experienced anything themselves but occasionally received queries from curious individuals asking if they heard unusual noises at night.

General area, Barberbooth

Deep in the heart of Derbyshire lies the small village of Barberbooth, a place shrouded in mystery and home to a most peculiar phantom - the Black Collie. This ghostly canine is said to roam the general area, standing as tall as a very large collie and is believed to belong to the fairies. Its presence is a curious phenomenon that has captured the imagination of locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike. The Black Collie is a type of Shuck, a classification of ghostly dogs often associated with omens and supernatural occurrences.

St Warburg's Churchyard, Spondon

St Warburg's Churchyard in Spondon is home to a rather unusual phenomenon known as the Devil's Headstone. This location has been the subject of local legend for decades, with many claiming to have seen the image of the devil, or Old Nick, on a headstone from a distance. The illusion was reportedly visible from a nearby path, but would vanish when approached. One witness recalled walking past the headstone on their way to school in the 1960s and 1970s, and noted that the headstone was eventually moved in the 1980s, destroying the pareidolia.

St Alkmund's Church, Duffield

St Alkmund's Church in Duffield stands as a testament to a rather unusual piece of local folklore. It's said that the church was originally meant to be built next to Duffield Castle, but it seems the Devil had other plans. Every night for a week, the building materials mysteriously relocated to the current site, and eventually, the church was erected there. This legend has been documented by paranormal researcher Wayne Anthony in his book Haunted Derbyshire and the Peak District.

Manor House, Belper

In the sleepy town of Belper, nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, stands a manor house with a dark and sinister reputation. It's said that back in the 1940s, a woman staying here woke up to an unbearable pressure on her neck, as if an unseen force was trying to constrict her. The air was thick with the sound of heavy breathing, but when she looked around, she was alone, bathed in the pale light of the moon. It was as if a phantom presence had invaded her personal space, leaving her shaken and frightened.