Mermaid's Pool - The Dark Folklore of Kinder Scout's Haunted Waters

High on Kinder Scout, hidden amongst the peat and heather of the Peak District, lies a lonely pool wrapped in centuries of folklore.On Easter Eve, it is said a mysterious mermaid rises from the dark water, offering the impossible to those who find her. But every gift comes with a price, and some who reached out to accept her invitation were never seen again.In this Dark Folklore episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we journey into one of Derbyshire's most enduring legends, exploring the haunting tale of Mermaid's Pool, its eerie links to Blake Mere, and the ancient belief that lonely waters should always be treated with respect.Support Ghost Tales by the Fireside and receive MP3 downloads, exclusive episodes and early access: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesListen to my music:The Dark Onehttps://open.spotify.com/album/4N5vlSRoE9QW05LtzUCsB5?si=1etlelPKRiKxuFD8CggHqw&utm_source=copy-linkAmong The Graveshttps://open.spotify.com/album/0UDpIrJ9PjiKjIFWuxdZ2w?si=fPlgh8LCQNKvZGTLw603kA&utm_source=copy-linkVisit the Ghost Tales by the Fireside website:https://ghosttales.co.ukIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider following, rating and sharing the show. Every review helps more people discover Britain's haunted history, forgotten folklore and ghost stories by the fireside.