For most of us, the thought of being chased through soggy fields by a pack of bloodhounds does not sound overly appealing.

Eastern Daily Press: Master and huntsman Charlie Ward with his bloodhounds at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian BurtMaster and huntsman Charlie Ward with his bloodhounds at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

But for several ‘runners’ on Sunday, that idea became reality as the sport of ‘people hunting’ arrived in Blackborough End, west Norfolk.

It has been made possible by farmers Charlie and Justine Ward, who recently adopted a pack of 25 hounds and brought them to their farm at Castle Acre.

Eastern Daily Press: The hounds were given a chance to get the runners scent before the chase at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Pictured are (from left) Georgie Armstrong, Lucy Wheeler and Gemma Redrup. Picture: Ian BurtThe hounds were given a chance to get the runners scent before the chase at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Pictured are (from left) Georgie Armstrong, Lucy Wheeler and Gemma Redrup. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The couple had always dreamed of having their own hunt and, when they heard the master of the Isle of Wight Bloodhounds was looking to retire and find them a new home, it was too good an opportunity to turn down.

The activity of people hunting begins with the tracker dogs being introduced to a runner’s scent, before the latter is given a head start of 15 minutes to try and outwit the hounds.

Eastern Daily Press: The riders getting ready to start the 'people hunt' at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian BurtThe riders getting ready to start the 'people hunt' at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Packs are then let loose, with each hunt for the ‘clean boot’ lasting around two or three miles.

Check out our gallery of stunning images.

Eastern Daily Press: Justine Ward speaking to the runners before the start. Picture: Ian BurtJustine Ward speaking to the runners before the start. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Charlie and Justine Ward with their hounds before the start of the 'people hunt' at Blackborough End. Picture: Ian BurtCharlie and Justine Ward with their hounds before the start of the 'people hunt' at Blackborough End. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The runners were given a lift to their starting point. Picture: Ian BurtThe runners were given a lift to their starting point. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The runners (from left) Lucy Wheeler, Gemma Redrup and Georgie Armstrong. Picture: Ian BurtThe runners (from left) Lucy Wheeler, Gemma Redrup and Georgie Armstrong. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The runners are given a head start on the bloodhounds. Pictured are (from left) Gemma Redrup, Lucy Wheeler and Georgie Armstrong. Picture: Ian BurtThe runners are given a head start on the bloodhounds. Pictured are (from left) Gemma Redrup, Lucy Wheeler and Georgie Armstrong. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: One of the bloodhounds gives chase at Blackborough end, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian BurtOne of the bloodhounds gives chase at Blackborough end, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Master and huntsman Charlie Ward with his bloodhounds at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian BurtMaster and huntsman Charlie Ward with his bloodhounds at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Master and huntsman Charlie Ward with his bloodhounds at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian BurtMaster and huntsman Charlie Ward with his bloodhounds at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The riders prepare to give chase. Picture: Ian BurtThe riders prepare to give chase. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The runners are given a head start on the bloodhounds. Pictured are (from left) Gemma Redrup, Lucy Wheeler and Georgie Armstrong. Picture: Ian BurtThe runners are given a head start on the bloodhounds. Pictured are (from left) Gemma Redrup, Lucy Wheeler and Georgie Armstrong. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Riders, their horses and the hounds getting ready to give chase. Picture: Ian BurtRiders, their horses and the hounds getting ready to give chase. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Riders, their horses and the hounds getting ready to give chase. Picture: Ian BurtRiders, their horses and the hounds getting ready to give chase. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Charlie and Justine Ward with their hounds before the start of the 'people hunt' at Blackborough End.. Picture: Ian BurtCharlie and Justine Ward with their hounds before the start of the 'people hunt' at Blackborough End.. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The riders and bloodhounds are led by huntsman Charlie Ward at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian BurtThe riders and bloodhounds are led by huntsman Charlie Ward at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The riders and bloodhounds are led by huntsman Charlie Ward at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian BurtThe riders and bloodhounds are led by huntsman Charlie Ward at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The bloodhounds give chase through the fields. Picture: Ian BurtThe bloodhounds give chase through the fields. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Master and huntsman Charlie Ward with his bloodhounds. Picture: Ian BurtMaster and huntsman Charlie Ward with his bloodhounds. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: The riders and bloodhounds are led by huntsman Charlie Ward at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian BurtThe riders and bloodhounds are led by huntsman Charlie Ward at Blackborough End, west Norfolk. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Ian Burt Photography)