The Finghall Barrel Push: Best pictures from popular annual event near Leyburn

The Finghall Barrel Push has seen locals push a barrel along its main street for almost three decades, before it moved to its new location, which sees competitors push the heavy barrel up a hill.

Finghall held its annual May bank holiday event behind the Queen's Head pub. The annual event has been going since 1986, and has raised more than £100,000 for local and national charities.

Trophies are handed out in various categories, including men, women and children over 12, to reward them for pushing the 18-gallon beer barrel uphill on what is a stamina-sapping course.

The village came alive this weekend for the popular event.

Here are the best pictures from the event, held near Leyburn, from the Yorkshire Post photographer Simon Hulme:

1. The Finghall Barrell Push

The Finghall Barrell Push. Competitors take part in the event in the village Finghall. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 27th May 2024 Photo: Simon Hulme