A community group which has gained a reputation for its unusual and eye-catching challenges celebrated St Piran’s Day with a difference.

Camelford Up and Running has previously undertaken some zany challenges which have included descending on London to run between all the locations on a Monopoly board.

To celebrate St Piran’s Day, the group decided it would enjoy a Cornish pasty in style – at the highest possible peak above sea level.

With the highest point in Cornwall being at 1,378ft above sea level at the summit of Brown Willy, it meant the group had to take drastic measures to beat the record, bringing with them a ladder.

Upon reaching the top, the group took it in turns to climb the six foot ladder, meaning that at a height of 1,384 above sea level, they reached the unofficial record for eating a pasty at the greatest height in Cornwall.

Matt Allan from Camelford Up and Running said: “We ate pasties in Cornwall at a record-breaking height of 1,384ft above sea level!

“The idea – and indeed the challenge – was to climb higher in Cornwall than anyone ever has before to eat a pasty. With Cornwall’s highest point sitting at a measly 1,378ft above sea level, our plan meant creating a higher and new (unofficial) world record. Even better, we managed it on St Piran’s Day!

“A group of us from Camelford Up and Running ran from Camelford to Roughtor car park, before meeting others and walking to the summit of Brown Willy.

“The route out was a total of 4.5 miles. With a six-foot step ladder in hand and pasties in the bag, team spirits were high and there was plenty of laughter along the way. The weather was kind — overcast and dry — although the low cloud created some fairly dense fog at times.

“The slippery, wet terrain led to a few slips and trips, resulting in a couple of muddy bums on the way back. En route we listened to some very fitting music including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Walk This Way,” and “On Top of the World,” along with classics like “The Wanderer” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.”

Mr Allan described what the group which was founded in 2016 did upon reaching the summit.

He continued: “At the summit of Brown Willy we were greeted by Pete and Lorraine. Pete has been a big part of many of our St Piran’s Day challenges over the years, so it was a lovely surprise to see him there waiting for us.

“With the ladder carefully placed and supported, we each took turns climbing the extra 6ft to enjoy our pasty at the record-breaking height. After the obligatory photos, we tucked into jam-first scones, enjoyed some Cornish cider, and then gathered on the summit to sing “Cornwall My Home”. This was a wonderful moment — a real sense of achievement, wellbeing, and appreciation for the great friendships we share.

“Sometimes the daftest ideas turn out to be the very best ones.”