Road behind the churchyard, Bideford

This stretch of road behind Bideford churchyard is said to be where a witch made a pact with the Devil himself. According to local legend, the witch claimed to have met the Devil in human form along this very road, where she made a deal with him. It's a chilling tale that has been passed down through the years, leaving many to wonder if the road is indeed haunted by malevolent spirits. The Devil is also thought to have tried to disrupt the construction of the nearby bridge, adding to the road's eerie reputation.

Unnamed Manor House in the area, Bideford

In the sleepy town of Bideford, Devon, there's a manor house with a ghostly inhabitant. This is the domain of Mrs Bell, a lady dressed in blue who roams the corridors in the early hours of the morning. Her presence is often accompanied by the melodic sounds of Chopin being played on the piano. The atmosphere is peaceful, with no reports of malevolent behaviour. It's as if Mrs Bell is simply keeping the manor's memories alive.

Old Zoo House, Bideford

The Old Zoo House in Bideford, Devon, is a location shrouded in mystery, and it's here that a group of teenagers claimed to have experienced a strange and unsettling presence back in 2001. They felt a presence and heard a bizarre sound that left them with a lasting impression. One of the witnesses did suggest that their minds might have been playing tricks on them, but the encounter still left a mark on those who were there. The house itself is no longer standing, which adds a layer of intrigue to the story.

Off the coast close to the castle, St Andrews

Off the coast of St Andrews, close to the imposing castle ruins, a strange encounter took place on a November evening in 1903. Fishermen out at sea spotted a pure white creature swimming eastwards, its massive body glinting in the fading light. Measuring four foot wide, with only twelve foot of its length visible at any one time, the creature was an enigmatic sight. A flock of seagulls and two curious fishermen followed it, but eventually the creature escaped into the depths. This peculiar incident has remained a fascinating footnote in the town's history.

Water between town and Bideford Bay, Instow

In the misty waters between Instow and Bideford Bay, a mysterious creature was spotted in 1911. The creature, described as being twenty to thirty metres long, was seemingly disturbed by a passing boat and swam away, revealing rows of black fins that ran down its side. This remarkable sighting has become a fascinating footnote in the annals of cryptozoology, with many left wondering what exactly was seen that day.

Portledge Manor, Alwington

Portledge Manor in Alwington, Devon, is home to a fascinating and somewhat eerie phenomenon. In 1868, the Crosse household, who were staying at the manor at the time, were abruptly awoken at midnight by the sound of a ringing church bell. It was an unusual occurrence, especially as the bell's ringing seemed to serve no apparent purpose. The following morning, the Crosse family inquired with their neighbours about the ringing, only to be told that the bell typically rang to foretell a death in the Pine-Coffin family. What made this incident even more remarkable was the later discovery that a member of the Pine-Coffin family had indeed died in India around the same time the bell was ringing.