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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 39 MIN

The A30, Dartmoor & a Long Dark Night (Wistman's Wood, Cryptids, & Knowlton Rings)

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Join the Wyrdo's on the first day of our epic summer road trip! We're journeying across Dorset, Somerset, and into the chilling heart of Dartmoor, exploring some of the most haunted and mysterious locations in the West Country. Get ready for a deep dive into folklore, cryptids, and the unexplained.Ancient Sites & Roadside TerrorsKnowlton Rings: We start at a ruined church surrounded by ancient henges, discussing a ghostly bell, Black Death hauntings, and the terrifying figure in black that patrols the site.The A30's Dark History: We pull over at Wind Whistle Hill to discuss murderous highwaymen, a haunted witch, a massive cigar-shaped UFO, and a bizarre cryptid with impossibly long legs that has been reported for decades.The Moor & Its SpiritsWistman's Wood: We step into this ancient, stunted oak forest steeped in foreboding folklore, discussing the spectral Wish-Hounds, mischievous piskies, and the legend of the witch of Vixen Tor.The Beast of Dartmoor: We end the day camping on the moor to talk about the ongoing mystery of livestock mutilations, the sorrowful tale of Jay's Grave and Child's Tomb, and, of course, the infamous caffeinated wine, Buckfast!Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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