Longdendale lights
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The Longdendale lights are mystery lights that have been observed at the upper end of the Longdendale valley and surrounding areas in the Peak District in northern England.[1][2][3] Reports of the lights date back centuries and they have also been known as the 'Devil's bonfires'.[4]
Ghost lights are a recurring feature of the wider Pennines landscape.[5] In some cases, a solitary, large, bright light is observed.[2] In other cases, the lights appear small and in clusters.[2] In these reports, the lights are often different colours[2] and sometimes are observed moving rapidly.[1] The lights have been seen by individuals as well as by large groups.[1] On several occasions, lights described as distress flares have been reported by hikers, resulting in rescue teams being called out to the area, only to find nobody during their search. There is no physical evidence in the form of photographs or video of any of the claimed lights, despite being close to the very busy A628 road.[2][3] A live webcam previously existed to allow people from outside the area to view the lights for themselves.[3][4] The Distant Hills brewery, based in nearby Glossop, has brewed 'Brights Lights' and 'Longdendale Lights'; both beverages are named in honour of the famous mystery lights of the area.[6][7]