Beast of Bodmin Moor
Also known as: Beast of Bodmin, Phantom Cat of Cornwall
A large black cat prowls the foggy moors of Cornwall, shredding livestock and vanishing into the granite landscape.
1978
Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England
3-5 feet long, panther-sized
Elusive, avoids humans
Active sightings ongoing
The Lore
Since the 1970s, residents near Bodmin Moor in Cornwall have reported a large black feline stalking the moorland. Livestock have been found with unusual claw marks and bite wounds. A 1995 government investigation found no conclusive evidence of a big cat, but sightings and livestock kills continue. Some believe escaped or released exotic cats established a breeding population on the moor.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Media Appearances
- Beast of Bodmin Moor (2022 documentary)
- Doc Martin (TV cameo)
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