Boxing Day hunts: 18 pictures from the Holcombe Hunt in Pleasington near River Darwen

The annual Holcombe Hunt parade took place at a brand new location in Pleasington, near Blackburn on Boxing Day (December 26.)

By Aimee Seddon

Published 27th Dec 2022, 13:02 BST

Updated 27th Dec 2022, 13:18 BST

Crowds gathered to watch the ‘faux hunt’, which involved tracking down an artificial scent, designed to mimic the now banned traditional fox hunting.

The Holcombe Hunt has previously happened at Rivington Barn on Boxing Day, but this year the parade was moved to a new trail along the River Darwen.

Take a look at some of the scenes below.

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1. Holcombe Harriers Boxing Day parade

blah pictures from the event. Photo: Iain Lynn

Scenes from the traditional event

2. Holcombe Harriers Boxing Day parade

Scenes from the traditional event Photo: Iain Lynn

Scenes from the traditional event

3. Holcombe Harriers Boxing Day parade

Scenes from the traditional event Photo: Iain Lynn

Scenes from the traditional event

4. Holcombe Harriers Boxing Day parade

Scenes from the traditional event Photo: Iain Lynn