Real UK Werewolf Sightings: The Tanfield Beast – The Layton Files (Ep 1)

Is a werewolf stalking the woods of County Durham?

In this debut episode of The layton Files, host Leon dives into chilling eyewitness encounters with a terrifying beast said to roam the old railway lines near Tanfield, a small village in the North East of England. Reports describe a massive black dog-like creature, walking on two legs, with glowing red eyes and a roar that shakes the soul. Could it be folklore come to life or something even darker?

You’ll hear real stories from local witnesses, explore the eerie history of black dog legends in British folklore, and uncover how these ancient tales might be connected to something happening in our time.

Whether you're a cryptid believer, a sceptic, or just love a good mystery, this episode will leave you questioning what’s out there in the dark.

They walk like us. Talk like us. But they’re not us. In this episode of The Layton Files, we delve into terrifying real-life encounters with Skinwalkers, shape-shifting entities feared in Native American folklore.

From desert roads to dense forests, these firsthand accounts reveal the chilling truth: sometimes, the thing outside your window knows your name.

If you've ever felt watched in the woods… you’re not alone.

From lonely country lanes in the English countryside to remote forests in rural America, witnesses report sightings of a creature they call the Dogman, a towering, wolf-like predator that walks on two legs.

In Episode 3 of The Layton Files, we investigate chilling encounters from both the UK and USA, where farmers, hikers, and late-night drivers came face-to-face with something they can’t explain… and wish they could forget.

Are these sightings connected? Could the same beast be stalking both sides of the Atlantic?

In this episode of The Layton Files, we delve into the chilling world of the Wendigo, a legendary creature associated with winter, hunger, and the vast forests of North America.

You’ll hear terrifying firsthand encounters from people who come face-to-face with something they could only describe as the Wendigo. From eerie voices in the trees to shadows that stalk in the snow, these stories capture the fear and mystery surrounding one of the most haunting figures in folklore.

Are the old legends more than just myth? Listen and decide for yourself.

In Episode 5 of The Layton Files, we dive into one of the most unsettling phenomena ever reported: encounters with the Black Eyed Children. For decades, people from around the world have come forward with terrifying stories of pale, childlike figures with completely black eyes who appear at night, asking for help or permission to enter homes and vehicles.

This episode brings you five chilling true stories of Black Eyed Children encounters. From late-night knocks on the door to eerie meetings on deserted roads, these firsthand accounts reveal why witnesses describe them as some of the most frightening experiences of their lives. Many are left shaken for years, haunted by the memory of those emotionless stares and the overwhelming sense of dread that comes with them.

Are the Black Eyed Children ghosts, demons, or something not of this world? Some believe they are connected to paranormal activity, others link them to alien abductions or sinister folklore. Whatever the truth may be, these encounters raise questions about who or what they really are and why they appear to unsuspecting victims under the cover of darkness.

If you enjoy true scary stories, horror podcasts, cryptid encounters, and paranormal mysteries, this episode will keep you listening late into the night.

Note from Leon:

This episode doesn’t include my usual outro due to some microphone issues. I didn’t want to delay releasing it, so I’ve put it out as-is. Everything will be back to normal next week. Thanks for listening and supporting The Layton Files!

Episode 6 of The Layton Files explores terrifying goblin encounters across the UK. From Cornwall’s haunted Bodmin Moor to abandoned mines, witnesses share chilling stories of twisted figures with black eyes, cruel laughter, and strange knocking in the dark.

These aren’t fairytales, they’re true horror stories of something ancient and malevolent still lurking in the British countryside.

Episode 7 of The Layton Files takes you deep into the eerie woods and churchyards of Mawnan, Cornwall, where locals have reported seeing a winged creature unlike anything else in Britain, the Owlman.

From the haunting 1970s sightings near the old church to chilling modern-day encounters pulled from the archives, these are true horror stories that blur the line between folklore and something far more real.

In this episode, you’ll hear: • Real witness encounters with the Owlman of Mawnan • The history and legends that surround this Cornish cryptid • First-hand stories of fear, flight, and unexplained terror

These aren’t myths told by campfire light; they’re the voices of people who believe they came face to face with a nightmare that still haunts Cornwall to this day.

Episode 8 of The Layton Files takes you deep into one of the most chilling mysteries in paranormal history the Men in Black.

They appear without warning. Always dressed in black, emotionless, and eerily calm. Witnesses claim these mysterious men visit those who’ve seen UFOs, aliens, or other unexplained phenomena as if to silence them forever.

In this episode, we uncover terrifying true stories of Men in Black encounters. From late-night knocks at isolated homes to unmarked cars watching from the dark, each story reveals how far they’ll go to hide the truth.

Are they government agents, alien hybrids, or something far darker?

Turn down the lights, press play, and decide for yourself because once they know you’ve seen them, they never forget you.