Electric Brae

Electric Brae, Ayrshire

Less spooky, more ‘woah, that’s so cool!’, Electric Brae has mystified people for decades.

Its actual name is Croe Brae, stretching a quarter mile from the bend overlooking Croy railway viaduct in the west to Craigencroy Glen in the east.

Here, a stationary vehicle left to freewheel will seemingly roll uphill, defying physics. Locals once believed this was mischievous spirits using electromagnetic forces, making it a paranormal hotspot.

But the explanation is rather duller – you don’t actually freewheel uphill.

It’s a gravity hill, where surrounding landscape placement creates the sensation of going up, like when a departing train beside you makes your stationary train feel like it’s moving.

Though there’s logic behind this one, it’s still worth visiting for the feeling of rolling uphill.

So, there you have it. Britain’s most ghostly roads, from phantom brides to hairy hands and everything in between.

Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, these routes offer the perfect excuse for a spine-tingling road trip.

Just remember to keep both hands firmly on the wheel.

You never know what might try and take control.