Is Epping Forest haunted? TikToker's terrifying stories leave Londoners shaking with fear
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London has a long history with the paranormal. On pretty much every corner of the city, there is a tale linking back to the city’s gruesome past.
But one of Greater London’s ‘most haunted’ places actually lies on the border with Essex... And has more than a few stories to tell.
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Hide AdEpping Forest is one of the largest public open spaces near London, offering a mix of ancient woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.
By day it is a popular destination for nature lovers, walkers, cyclists, and history enthusiasts.
But by night, it is a whole other story... The forest is a hotbed of paranormal activity.
Recently TikTok creator, I’m The Problem, has been sharing horrifying stories of people’s ghostly experiences at Epping Forest.
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Hide AdThey range from ghostly apparitions to phantom cars and spine-tingling shrieks.
The videos that start with the menacing phrase ‘I’ve got another creepy story about Epping Forest...’ have developed a cult following on the app, with people sharing their experiences in the comments.
@imtheproblem It’s been a min! #fypage #foryou #fyp ♬ original sound - Imtheproblem
One viewer commented on a recent video about a ‘haunted pub’ near Epping Forest: “I’m terrified but I can’t stop watching them.”
On a different video, a user said: “I definitely should not be watching this alone in the dark at midnight.”
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Hide AdOf course, part of the fear comes from Sarah’s epic storytelling, which we think is worthy of an award. (I’d love for her to narrate audiobooks!)
So you’ve heard the stories, you’ve felt the fear but what’s the deal... is Epping Forest actually haunted?


Scarily, all signs point to yes.
Epping Forest has been around for centuries, serving as a hunting ground for royalty and a hideout for notorious criminals like highwaymen. The forest's history of violence and intrigue adds to its eerie allure.
Hangman's Hill is known for the optical illusion where cars seem to roll uphill, rather than down sparking ghostly rumours about a hangman and his victims.
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Hide AdSpirits of highwaymen like Dick Turpin are said to haunt the forest. Turpin reportedly hid in Epping Forest, and some claim his ghost roams the area.
An ancient Iron Age hillfort known as Loughton Camp is linked to stories of ghostly apparitions and strange noises.
While there is no scientific evidence to prove that Epping Forest is haunted, its rich history and spooky legends make it a fascinating place for those interested in the paranormal.
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