Pensioner, 82, completes 600-mile ride from England to Scotland on her pony Diamond - a 7-week trip she's made every year since 1972

An 82-year-old woman has completed an annual seven-week trek from England to the Scottish Highlands with her pack pony and pet dog. Jane Dotchin has been making the epic 600-mile journey every year since 1972, catching up with friends she has made along the way. Jane Dotchin has completed an annual seven-week trek from England to the Scottish Highlands with her pack pony and pet dog Jane travels between 15 and 20 miles a day until she reaches Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. Jane carries everything she needs including her tent, food, a few belongings, and her Jack Russel Dinky tucked into the saddlebag. Jane says the more times she has made the trip, the more people she has got to know en route Jane explains that Dinky is 'quite happy' sitting in the saddlebag, 'watching the world go by' 'It was a bit of a hard slog, but it was good.'