WE asked readers of the Hexham Courant for the best place to get a pie in Tynedale. Here are your responses.

WMH Farm Fresh Meats, Haydon Bridge

Carol Henderson said: “WMH butchers in Haydon Bridge.

“Great variety and buy local.”

Katie Rose Hindmarch agreed: “Definitely Haydon Bridge butchers and the ones Gillian makes at Fourstones Service Station.”

@Penny4lt added: “WHM, in Haydon Bridge, Whitelaw’s, in Stocksfield, and North Acomb Farm Shop.

“All freshly made and very tasty.”

North Acomb Farm Shop, Stocksfield

Frederick Guy Holmes said: “North Acomb Farm Shop - fully local credentials!”

Agreeing, @DazJ198 said: “North Acomb Farm Shop does an amazing Aberdeen Angus steak pie.”

Billy Bells, Haltwhistle

Samantha Mitchell said: “Billy Bells in Haltwhistle.

“Packed full of meat and flavour, and a bargain too.”

Lyn Murray added: “Never found any fat, only gorgeous meat in their 8’ pies.”

Gary West agreed, saying: Billy Bells in Haltwhistle.

“All good, but Jock Pies and Cornish pasties are my favourite. Not a pie, but the sausage rolls are amazing.”

The Feathers Inn, Hedley on the Hill

The Feathers Inn described their hot, little game pie as “rather tasty.”

S. Whitelaw, Stocksfield

Hexham Food Co said: “S Whitelaw in Stocksfield.

“Homemade pastry, freshly butchered steak in a rich gravy.”

Cranstons Butchers, Hexham

Sue Hart-Jackson said: “Cranstons mince and onion pies are the best in Hexham.”

R Martin & Son, Crawcrook

John Rourke said: “Martin’s of Crawcrook...best by a country mile.

“Consistently excellent, well baked and full of quality meat.”

Jill’s Catering, Catton

Joyce Thompson said: “Jill’s Catering in Catton.

“All filling and tasting fantastic.”

Carts Bog Inn, Langley

Hayley Turner said: “Carts Bog - Bog Pie is the best!”

Allendale Butchers, Allendale

Lindsey Hitch said: “Allendale butchers...beautiful pies.”

Among the other places mentioned were JD Hall Family Butchers, in Corbridge, the Village Bakery, in Bellingham, Murphy’s Kitchen, and of course, Greggs!