These roads all have a spooky historyThese roads all have a spooky history
These roads all have a spooky history

These are the most haunted roads in Yorkshire - and the chilling tales behind them

Stories of ghostly goings-on, paranormal sightings and gruesome deaths have been associated with parts of Yorkshire for many years

While ancient stately homes, old ruins and abandoned tend to spring to mind when thinking of haunted locations, paranormal activity has been known to occur elsewhere - including on the roads. Two Yorkshire roads have been named 24/7 Vehicle Rescue's most haunted roads in the UK, alongside routes from Scotland to Greater Manchester and Northumberland. These are the spooky and gruesome tales that have earned them such a title. Images are for illustrative purposes.