Hundreds gather to roll eggs down Devil's Dyke

Hundreds have taken advantage of the spring sunshine to roll hand-decorated, hard boiled eggs down Devil's Dyke.

Crowds gathered at the top of the 330ft (100 metre) deep valley on the South Downs, just outside Brighton, on Easter Monday as part of a local tradition which is now in its 30th year.

Lots of colourful entries were sent tumbling down its steep slope, the winner of which was painted in tribute to celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Graham Wellfare, area ranger for the National Trust, which manages the area of outstanding natural beauty, described this year's turnout of almost 400 people as the "most popular yet".

"We get great numbers every year, no matter what the weather," he said. "But the sun has made such a difference today.

"There's always a real community feel, with people who took part when they were kids now bringing their own children along to get involved in the fun."

Wellfare added the event had seen "some amazing entries" over its three decades.

"In the past we've had eggs painted to resemble everyone from Che Guevara to US President Donald Trump, although there's not been any of the latter this year.

"The Frida Kahlo egg, which won, was incredible though. Everyone who takes part is super competitive, especially the adults."

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