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He added that he had gone through seven pairs of shoes during the challenge, eaten hundreds of pies and climbed "a bucket load of mountains".

Organisers have said local legend suggested the event, preceded by a procession through Hallaton in which hare pies are scattered, can trace its roots back 2,000 years.

It also works well in pies, tarts and even cakes.

The castle’s subjects swirl about the grounds clutching deep-dish apple pies.

A Scottish butcher's kebab pie has taken the top spot as "pie of pies" at the British Pie Awards.