S06-E05 - Beasts of the UK

Something moves through the hedgerow.Something waits in the mist.And across Britain, witnesses continue to describe creatures that shouldn’t be there.In this episode, Haunted UK Podcast explores the strange world of British cryptids — from large black cats reportedly stalking farmland and moorland, to older folkloric beasts said to haunt forests, mountains and lonely roads.The journey begins with the Beast of Durham, where sightings, paw prints, livestock deaths and tunnel discoveries suggest the possibility of a large predatory cat living unseen in the landscape. From there, the episode moves to the Beast of Exmoor and the Beast of Bodmin Moor, examining reports of pumas, panthers, unexplained kills, possible released exotic pets and the long-standing question of whether big cats could be breeding in the British countryside.But the episode doesn’t stop with cats. It climbs into the Cairngorms in search of the Big Grey Man of Ben MacDhui, moves through Thetford and Rendlesham Forest with reports of upright, hair-covered creatures, and enters the older folklore of Black Shuck, Old Stinker and the werewolf-like stories surrounding the Barmston Drain.Atmospheric, wide-ranging and grounded in witness testimony, this is a journey through the wild edges of Britain — where folklore, cryptozoology, official silence, misidentification and genuine mystery all meet in the dark.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave us a rating, and drop a review. It really helps the show reach more listeners. Here's where to find more:Support the show: Patreon (patreon.com/hauntedukpodcast) | Ko-fi (ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast)Follow us: Instagram @hauntedukpodcast | TikTok @hauntedukpodcast | X @hauntedukpodWebsite: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Produced by Pink Flamingo Sound Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.