- By Olimpia Zagnat & Liam Barnes
- BBC News
Image source, Jen Lowthrop
Jen Lowthrop has actually trained her dog Cookie ahead of the journey
A walker says she is “anxious and fired up” as she starts an endeavor through all 10 of England’s national forests with her rescue dog.
Jen Lowthrop, of Matlock, is intending to cover more than 1,000 miles (1,609km), which she intends to finish in 10 weeks.
The 38-year-old want to raise £10,000, which would be contributed to the Peak District National Park Foundation.
She has actually discussed the value of national forests ahead of her journey, which begins later on.
Ms Lowthrop, who is likewise chair of trustees at the charity, says she wishes to promote the “advantages of our national forests”.
“During the Covid-19 pandemic, individuals began walking a lot more and a number of us made the time to opt for a walk”, she included.
“I dealt with psychological health in the past and walking and reading are my 2 things that keep me going, and I simply desire more individuals to experience that.”
Image source, Jen Lowthrop
Ms Lowthrop and Cookie have actually been camping in preparation for their journey
The preparation ahead of the journey suggested Cookie, her Romanian rescue dog, likewise needed to go through training.
“She has actually been out with me, she trains with me”, Ms Lowthrop said.
“We practiced some outdoor camping and she was excellent – so I hope she will be okay.”
Ms Lowthrop, who is likewise a travel blog writer, included: “This obstacle is a mix of all my preferred things: walking, composing, Cookie the dog, sharing the value of national forests and getting in touch with nature.”
