A massive clear up has commenced at The Appleby Horse Fair where 10,000 travellers gathered leaving rubbish and furniture in their wake.

Shocking images show thousands of pieces of litter visible as well as plastic crates and cardboard boxes thrown across the site.

The remains of a white van can also be spotted after it was engulfed by the flames of a fire on Saturday afternoon along with a tent and stall.

The gathering is billed the biggest traditional gypsy fair in Europe and takes place in the town of Appleby in Cumbria.

Around 10,000 people from the Gypsy and traveller community were expected to attend this year's event, along with 30,000 visitors between June 6 and 12.