The paranormal history of Cumbria is brought vividly to life in this guide to the haunted and uncanny sites of this most beautiful of counties. In this book psychical researcher Steve Watson travels from the county’s northern towns of Carlisle, Brampton and Penrith, through the beautiful Lake District, before finishing in the county’s southern seaside towns of Grange-over-Sands and Barrow-in-Furness, exploring the area’s often grisly past and its present-day hauntings so the reader can go on a journey through the county’s history and feel the levels of activity it has witnessed over the years.

Paranormal Cumbria takes the reader into the world of ghosts and spirits in the county, following their footsteps into the unknown. These tales of haunted places, supernatural happenings and weird phenomena will delight ghost hunters, and fascinate and intrigue everybody who knows Cumbria.

'Paranormal Cumbria, written by researcher Steve Watson, takes a deep dive into all manner of spooky stories which believers will find fascinating, including reports of ‘hauntings’ at historic sites such as Carlisle Castle, Muncaster Castle, and Lowther Castle.' * News & Star, September 2024 *
'For ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts, the book offers a detailed look at specific sites, each backed by Steve's research into local folklore and eyewitness testimonies.' * Higgypop, September 2024 *

Steve Watson runs a company that organises ghost walks in the NorthEast, called GHOSTnortheast. He has published two books previously on his experiences as a ghost hunter in the North East.