A treat to rival the Cornish pasty has been unveiled.

The Nent Miners' Pasty was launched at the tourist attraction, Nent Valley - the Secret Adventure, between Hexham and Alston, in the north Pennines, by writer and broadcaster Eric Robson.

The pasty has a filling of mince, vegetables and potatoes at one end and stewed apples at the other. It is based on a pasty eaten by leadminers at Nenthead and has been recreated by Moody Baker, a local workers' co-operative.

Mr Robson said: "People might be surprised by the idea of a pasty that is both savoury and sweet, but the Nent Miners' Pasty is really very tasty. It certainly beats the Cornish pasty hands down."

Claire Blake, marketing manager for Nent Valley - the Secret Adventure, said: "The leadminers at Nenthead would have had a convenient and portable, yet filling, meal to sustain them when working down the mine."

Visitors to Nent Valley will also be able to experience the authentic leadminers' meal for themselves.

They can also take a trip down a lead mine, operate the wheels on the Power of Water interactive feature, and watch the virtual stone dropping down the deep Brewery Shaft.