In pictures: crowds watch the protesters gather to chase New Years Day

The hunt had announced that their New Year’s meeting on January 1 of this year would have a different format.

Before the meeting, his website said: “This year we are changing the format of our New Years activity.

“Instead of meeting in Wansford on Bridge End, we will train dogs and horses.

“Our route takes us through Wansford around noon and on towards Yarwell (Main Street / Mill Road) and Nassington (Station Road). We look forward to seeing some of you on our route. “

Crowds gathered to watch the hunt and there were a number of anti-hunt protesters who gathered with banners and placards.

Cambridgeshire Police had a number of officers on duty, including several on off-road motorcycles, to follow the progress of the hunt.