80-year-old woman completes annual 600-mile trek with her horse and dog ! (Video)

In 1972, Dotchin began her journey all through the United Kingdom. Diamond, a 13-year-old Irish Cob, and Dinky, a 10-year-old injured dog Jack Russell terrier, are her current travel companions.

Jane Dotchin, 80, travels 600 miles across the United Kingdom every year. Diamond, her loyal horse, and Dinky, her dog, are always with her.

Dotchin grew up surrounded by animals and wants future generations to be more conscious of them.

Her journey from her home in Hexham, England, to the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands will take her around seven weeks.

Dotchin frequently stops to meet friends along the road, staying with them for a day or two.

Dotchin just brings the basics, such as a tent, a basic cell phone, and food.

Dotchin makes the most of her annual trip.

She walks between 15-20 miles each day on average, which is an incredible achievement.

Dotchin enjoys the freedom of the wilderness, where he may see big stags, curious foxes, and other animals.

Despite wearing an eyepatch, she makes the most of her annual trip, taking in the sights and seeing the people she meets along the route.

Dotchin received an Exceptional Achievement Award from the British Horse Society for her exemplary annual trek.

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