King's Arms Public House, Buckfastleigh

In the heart of Buckfastleigh, the historic King's Arms Public House stands as a testament to the town's rich history. It's here that a poignant tale of love and loss has unfolded, leaving behind a ghostly presence that continues to captivate visitors. The legend revolves around a lady who met her untimely demise by falling down a well that once existed on the site. Her spirit, now known as the Lady in Grey, is said to still linger, eternally waiting for her lover.

Tavistock Inn Inn, Poundsgate

Tucked away in the picturesque village of Poundsgate, the Tavistock Inn has a reputation for being one of Devon's most haunted pubs. Legend has it that the Devil himself, affectionately known as Old Nick, once popped in for a pint during a stormy night in the seventeenth century. He looked like any ordinary man, apart from his rather unusual cloven feet, which didnt go unnoticed by the keen-eyed landlady. Although he paid for his drink, the money mysteriously turned into old leaves the moment he left the premises.

Lane in the area, Wrangaton

Wrangaton Lane in Devon was the unlikely setting for a most unusual sighting on 19 November 1998. A local man reported seeing a blood-stained creature, later believed to be a lion, enter a field along the lane. This sparked an eight-hour search operation involving police, who were understandably concerned that local hunters armed with shotguns had joined the hunt. The situation was potentially volatile, but thankfully, no shots were fired.

Pool in the area, Deanscombe

In the quiet rural area of Deanscombe, Devon, a peculiar ghostly apparition is said to roam. Locals whisper about a weaver who, after death, returned to his workplace, refusing to leave until he was convinced of his passing by a vicar. This eerie tale takes a strange turn as the weaver transforms into a hound, said to appear briefly at midday and midnight by a pool of water in the area, known as Houndpool. The vicar, in an attempt to calm the spirit, gave the hound a broken shell, instructing it that it could only leave when the pool was emptied.

General area, Wallaford

Wallaford in Devon is a place where the ordinary and the paranormal seem to collide. Residents and visitors have reported a most unsettling sighting - a squire escorted by hell hounds travelling in his coach through the general area. The image of the squire and his hellish entourage is said to be a harbinger of doom or a portent of some sort. While the exact date and time of these sightings are unknown, the legend has persisted, captivating the imagination of locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

Buckland Abbey, Yelverton

Buckland Abbey stands serene in the Devon countryside, its stone walls bearing witness to centuries of history. Within its walls, a most intriguing legend resides - that of Sir Francis Drake's drum. This is no ordinary drum, for it's said to contain Drake's soul, and its rhythmic beat is believed to signal times of great danger for England. The drum's last reported beating was in 1939, a ominous warning that resonated through the abbey's corridors as the world teetered on the brink of war.