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Lost villages, hidden passageways and mysterious markings - new Wander this Sunday!
April 30, 2025
If you love spooky history, murder mysteries and creepy curiosities, you could be in for a treat with a one-off curated walk around the beautiful Longdendale Valley - a landscape rich in folklore and strange sightings…
Once a major railway route connecting Manchester and Sheffield, the Longdendale Trail is now a haven for walkers, runners and cyclists. But beneath its peaceful, rural appearance lies a wealth of untold stories - from Roman salt routes and Victorian tunnels to the mysterious legends of the Devil’s Elbow and witch markings on old bridges.
Pic credit: Clare Savory
On May 4th, spooky history hunters and folklore fanatics can join sound specialist and podcaster Clare Savory for a Wander Walk through the Longdendale Valley and along the trail to discover fascinating railway history, ancient pathways, submerged villages - and even spot some UFOs, as the area is a common one for sightings, mysteriously known as the “Longdendale Lights”.
Curated by Clare and Glossop Creates - an initiative which celebrates creativity and culture in the town and its surrounding villages - the 6km walk will take in:
The lost village beneath Valehouse Reservoir - and what still remains…
The old Woodhead railway line, once bustling with trains carrying goods and football fans.
The Courting Tunnel - a hidden passageway with stone mason marks and folklore stories.
Witch marks on the railway bridge and the mystery of the Devil’s Elbow.
Murder Hey - what’s in a name? Discover the eerie history of this secluded spot.
Paradise Way - where an old quarry and mill once stood.
The sounds of Deepclough Farm - lambs in spring and the echoes of old farming traditions.
Along the way, Clare will walk, talk - and sing - wanderers through Longdendale’s past and present, bringing to life the voices of those who shaped the landscape over many centuries.
