60 Days in a Haunted Lighthouse? One Man’s Insane, or Brave, Adventure

If you’ve seen any of my ghost videos, you know I have a very clear policy: haunted places are not my thing. I wouldn’t step foot in one unless it’s broad daylight, I’m in a group of at least 50 people, there are absolutely no kids, and maybe, just maybe, I’m carrying a battering ram and a chainsaw. Why the chainsaw, you ask? Well, in every horror movie ever, ghosts have a habit of locking people in, and apparently, doors just refuse to break down when there’s a spirit involved.

Haunted locations all have their own quirks. Haunted woods? You’ll probably get lost, it gets dark, and something might attack you. Typical haunted houses? You’ll hear mysterious laughter and think it’s just a playful spirit in the attic or basement, spoiler alert: it’s probably not. But if you really want to talk about terrifying places, lighthouses take the cake. Climb up those spiral stairs, and suddenly, your only options are slow escapes or daring jumps.

Which brings us to Mark Poad. This man has decided to spend 60 days in a haunted lighthouse. Not just any lighthouse, the lighthouse of Technic, sitting on a tiny, isolated island. It’s got a notorious history: some previous residents went completely insane, some died tragically, and a few children reportedly perished there, too. It’s been abandoned since 1910, and just looking at it, boarded-up windows, jagged rocks, and crashing waves, makes it clear that no one’s coming to rescue you if things go sideways.

The lighthouse was first lit in 1875, and the first keeper, Henry Grenic, reportedly lost his mind from staying there. Since then, 23 keepers have tried, and no one has dared live there in over a century. Yet here’s Mark, bringing a bed, a chair, a table, food, and writing materials, ready to spend two months in total isolation, with no running water, heat, or electricity. And honestly… could you imagine running into a laughing child in the basement after a few nights? Yeah, no thanks.

So why on earth is he doing this? Mark founded the National Society for Heritage and hopes his stunt will raise awareness about the lighthouse, eventually turning it into a permanent residence. I love the idea of preserving history, but convincing people to actually live there? That seems… ambitious. Between the haunted reputation, isolation in the middle of the ocean, and general “this place might drive you insane” vibe, it’s not exactly real estate anyone should be lining up for.

Mark says he doesn’t believe in ghosts, which, let’s be honest, might be the only way to attempt this. But still, I’d rather kiss a snake than spend a night in that lighthouse. Sixty nights? Absolutely no chance.

So, what about you? Could you spend a night, or even sixty, in a haunted lighthouse? Personally, I’ll be cheering from a safe, dry, non-haunted distance.