31 Haunted Hotspots and Urban Legends for the Brave Traveler

6. The Vanishing Hitchhiker of Stocksbridge Bypass – England

Stocksbridge Bypass, near Sheffield, is one of the UK’s most haunted roads. Since its construction, dozens of drivers have encountered a ghostly figure standing at the side of the road, only to have them vanish upon approach. Some have even had this phantom appear in their car’s backseat—a terrifying realization as they look into their rearview mirror. Perhaps the most chilling accounts come from security guards and police officers, who reported seeing ghostly children playing on the bypass at night—only to disappear when approached. Travelers passing through the area often experience strange electrical disturbances, car malfunctions, and an overwhelming feeling of being watched.