Hounds wait for the start of a hound trail, a traditional sport in the English Lake District, taking place here in the almost equally traditional rain! The hounds follow a scent trail over approx. 10 miles (16km), with betting taking place on the outcome.

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Trail hounds race for the finishing line in this traditional sport in the English Lake District in which hounds follow a scent trail over approx. 10 miles (16km).

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The hounds are approaching the finishing line of a hound trail, a traditional form of dog racing in the English Lake District. The handler here is waiting with a container of food for her hound at the end of its 10-mile race.

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Hound trailing is a traditional sport in the English Lake District. The hounds follow a cross-country trail consisting of aniseed and paraffin dragged along the ground up and down mountains, over walls, across streams etc. for up to 10 miles/16 kilometres. Meanwhile, some people have been known to bet on the outcome (see the accompanying photos).

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