Yorkshire moors hauntings - local legends worth investigating?

I've just moved to Hebden Bridge and I'm absolutely fascinated by the local paranormal history. The moors have this incredible atmosphere - beautiful and unsettling at the same time - and apparently there are quite a few accounts of odd phenomena.

Before I go tramping about looking for ghosts like some sort of paranormal tourist, I thought I'd ask if anyone here has actually investigated Yorkshire moor locations. Are there specific sites with solid historical accounts? Which ones are worth the effort and which ones are just local pub gossip?

I'm aware of the general spookiness - weird lights, strange sounds, that sort of thing - but I'm keen to know if there are documented cases or verified witnesses who've had experiences. I don't want to waste time chasing rumours, but I'm absolutely up for legitimate investigation.

Any recommendations? And more any warnings about private land or locals who don't appreciate ghost hunters on their property?

Hebden Bridge is brilliant for this stuff, actually. The old mill towns have genuinely dark histories - industrial accidents, poverty, disease. The surrounding moors absorbed a lot of that. Look into local historical societies - they often have accounts that don't make it into paranormal literature.

Hardcastle Crags is popular with investigators, though I'd suggest going during daylight first to understand the topography. The moorland itself seems to generate anomalous activity - could be geological, could be something else. Just be respectful of the land.

The locals in Hebden are generally very chill about paranormal interest - it's part of the town's identity now. Just don't be loud and obnoxious after dark and you'll be fine. The moors themselves though - watch the weather. Yorkshire conditions change stupidly fast and if you get caught in fog or rain, you can get disoriented faster than expected. Bring proper kit.

Have a proper research phase before investigating anything. Go to Hebden Library, talk to local historians, read parish records. The paranormal stuff is interesting, but the actual history is often more compelling. Once you've got solid background knowledge, you'll know what you're actually looking for rather than just wandering the moors hoping for spooky experiences.

Pennine Way has loads of reports of strange experiences - some documented, lots just local knowledge. The ridge paths especially seem to have a reputation. Nothing malicious, but definitely anomalous. If you're patient and systematic, you might actually document something interesting. The moors are active.