Storm Bert wreaked havoc across the UK on Saturday but that did not impede students from taking part in one of the nation’s most famous pub crawls.
From airports being forced to close, to homes without power, the 70mph wind and rain brought about by the winter storm served as little deterrent for the boozy Leeds students.
The students were braving the elements in honour of the notorious Otely run, an 18-venue pub crawl through the town of Headingley in Leeds.
A popular booze route since the 1960’s, the Otely run has taken on another lease of life in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Every weekend, groups from all over the UK descend upon the Yorkshire town to partake in the fancy dress festivities.
And this weekend proved no different, as students battled on against the unrelenting torrents of wind and rain.
Students queue and and attempt to shelter outside a venue along the Otley run during Storm Bert
With winds of up to 70mph, students fought against the elements in honour of the famous pub crawl
A group of students running from one of Storm Bert’s downpours
Students from across the UK descend on the town of Headingley every weekend to take part in the boozy tradition
The bananas in pyjamas trend is still alive and well amongst these Leeds students
One student tried his best Crocodile Dundee impression as he braved the wet weather
Santa, a rooster and a turtle walk into a bar… the odd trio seen here crossing the road in the wind and rain
Headingley’s Royal Family could be seen making an appearance and braving the conditions
Super Mario was also spotted in attendance here traversing the wind and rain
A despicable choice of costume… one couple make their way inside one of the Otely run venues in familiar fancy dress attire
The Michelin man seen here was on hand for anyone in need of some breakdown assistance
Little red riding hood delivered a basket full of rain water… and didn’t let Storm Bert spoil the party
Given the brisk conditions, there was naturally a snowman in attendance, seen here making his way into one of the Otely run’s 18 bars
Will Ferrell recently became a co-owner in Leeds United but we didn’t realise he’d immersed himself in the town’s culture to this extent
