Classic Horror Lovers discussion

Often an old horror/ghost story that I read years ago will spring into my mind, but I can't remember what it's called or who it's by, I don't know if anyone else has the same problem.
The story I've been thinking of tells of a field with a copse of trees at its centre, every night something walks through the field and disappears into the trees leaving a trail in the long grass. The main character decides to lie in wait to see for himself what creature makes the path. It's a short story that I'd love to read again, can anyone help identify it?

Karen that almost reminds me of The Mezzotint by MR James, but I don't think it's the same story.

I like this idea of a thread. Thanks!

You're welcome, I thought there may be others with a similar problem. I remember The Mezzotint, but it's not that, thanks anyway Danielle

Is it the M.R. James story Wailing Well?

I can't remember reading 'Wailing Well' I'll rustle out my M R James collection and check. Thanks for the suggestion Todd, if it turns out not to be the same story, it will be worth reading anyway

"Wailing Well" involves boy scouts and 3 figures, so not sure if that's it (I just contacted James' publishing rights holder last night to confirm that "Wailing Well" was in the public domain, as I wanted to do an atypical James story to celebrate Pseudopod #275).

Dunsany's "Witch Wood" is also similar, but not exactly that plot either.