Almost 400 vehicles tooted their way around the Harrogate district today in a record breaking Knaresborough Tractor Run.
The joyful atmosphere that greeted the 9am start at the Great Yorkshire Showground continued throughout the day as the tractors paraded their way to Pateley Bridge for lunch and then back to Knaresborough for the finish.
More than 390 tractors are believed to have taken part this year, each one raising money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. That would beat the previous record of 383 but the official figure has yet to be revealed.
Some travelled long distances to take part. They included Craig Romanis, of Crop Services (Scotland), who set off at 2.30am this morning from the Borders to take part in a tractor raising awareness of the charity founded by late Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir.
The event has raised more than £100,000 for the charity since it was first held over a decade ago. Volunteers carried out bucket collections along the route and you can also donate online here.
Below are some photos from today. All the drone images were supplied by Colin Corker. We will feature some more of his stunning drone footage tomorrow.
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Craig Romanis supporting Doddie Weir’s charity.
Steven Brown, one of the organisers, helping at the start.
The event is held in memory of farmer Mike Spink.
Passing through Killinghall
A volunteer collecting at the start.
The hardy open cab tractor drivers led the parade.
Fuelling up at the start.
Green John Deere tractors were prominent throughout.
The stunning Nidderdale landscape.
Lunch in Pateley Bridge.
