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Folklore Map of the British Isles

Myths, Legends & Spectral Encounters

An interactive atlas of the myths, monsters, sacred sites and spectral figures that haunt the landscape of Britain and Ireland — over 442 entries, each pinned to the place where its story lives.

Search to find an entry, then follow it onto the map

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442Entries
11Categories
120+Regions
500+Years of sources
About the Map

The Folklore Map of the British Isles gathers the supernatural geography of these islands into a single interactive atlas. From Black Shuck loping along the Norfolk coast to the Cailleach shaping the mountains of the Highlands, every entry is pinned to the exact place where its legend is rooted — built from folklore scholarship, heritage records and primary accounts rather than repeated hearsay.

The map grows steadily as new legends are researched, verified and added, so there is always more to find than there was last time.

What you'll find

Entries span eleven kinds of strangeness across Britain and Ireland:

Beasts
Ghosts
Fae & Spirits
Aquatic Legends
Dragons
Witches
Deities
Giants
Sacred Sites
Legendary Figures
Pirates & Smugglers
How to explore
I
Search or browse
Type a name, creature or place above to jump straight to an entry, or open the map and explore freely.
II
Filter & discover
Filter by category — ghosts, giants, sacred sites and more — or hit Surprise me to be carried somewhere unexpected.
III
Read the full tale
Click any pin for a summary, then follow through to the full entry page for sources, context and related entries.
IV
Bookmark favourites
Save entries as you go and switch between the day and dusk map views for a different atmosphere.

Know a legend we've missed?

The islands hold far more than any one map can hold, and local stories are easily lost. Share a lead and we'll research and verify it before it joins the map.