A TRADITIONAL new year hunt was held at Woodbury Castle.

Members of the East Devon Hunt were out in force for the event, and a sizeable number of hunt followers turned out to show their support and watch proceedings.

Huntsman Martyn Livy led the hunt for the three-and-a-half-hour ride.

The meet had something of a family atmosphere about it with up to 60 men, women and children of all ages gathering on the common near the castle.

Mr Livy said the occasion passed off smoothly, with hundreds of spectators turning out along the six-mile route to watch the horses and hounds dash by. He said: "It was an absolutely beautiful day."