The Haunted Highway: Phantom Coaches and the Ice-cold Ghosts
For centuries, travellers on a lonely Welsh road have reported an eerie sight—a phantom coach racing through the night. The carriage, drawn by black horses, never slows down. No matter how much time passes, it keeps returning.
But that’s not all. Along the same route, shadowy figures of women appear, standing by the roadside as if waiting for a ride that never comes. Who are they? Why do they linger?
Legends of phantom coaches exist across Britain. However, this one is deeply woven into Welsh folklore. Some say it’s a harbinger of death. Others believe it’s an echo of the past, forever replaying. Could it be linked to an untold tragedy? Or is it a remnant of an old tale, passed down through oral history?
In this episode of Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, Mark Rees explores chilling reports of the Haunted Highway. He investigates its origins, uncovers forgotten stories, and examines what these hauntings might really mean. Whether you’re drawn to folklore research, oral history, or just love a good ghost story, this episode is one to listen to.
🔗 Listen now: Episode 40 – The Haunted Highway: A phantom coach and ice-cold apparitions have been haunting a lonely Welsh road for centuries..
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Missed last week’s podcast? Discover how the humble leek was once believed to hold magical powers in Welsh folklore.
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For a full list of episodes—from the Mari Lwyd to the Mabinogion—visit the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast page.
Discover more Welsh ghost stories
If you enjoy eerie tales, check out Paranormal Wales by Mark Rees. From Snowdonia’s misty peaks to abandoned mine shafts, this book takes readers on a chilling journey through Wales’ haunted history.