Saturday 24 March 2012

Ghosts, Phantom Hounds of Wistmans Wood, Devon


In Wistman Woods it is said that the Yeth Hounds still haunt these ancient woods. Others have encountered monks in white robes in a funeral procession. Twisted oaks hundreds of years old have survived in this woodland, which may have been used by druids as a place of worship. It's name itself derives from the local word "whisht" which means "eerie". If you come to Devon and wish to visit this area it can only be reached by footpath as there is no direct access.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! What a place!

Anna said...

Yes its an amazing place still as sacred today as it must have been in days gone by .

Grey Owl Calluna said...

Is that near you?
A magical place!
If I could, I would like to visit him.
From t he give so many magical places with a special energy ..... erall customary in the world.
Greetings
Rosi

Anna said...

Dear Rosi
Yes it is near enough to visit and is one of the few places left that still feels sacred. I hope you get a chance to visit there one day, Anna.