1000 Miles for Heroic Service Animals

In this heartwarming epic, Countess, Lady B embarks on a 1,000-mile cycling journey across the British Isles on her Porsche e-bike, in support of retired service animals. Battling the weather and impatient drivers from Lands End to John O'Groats she meets heroic officers and their loyal dogs and horses. A love letter to the unbreakable bond between humans and animals working to protect and serve.

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Synopsis

In this heartwarming epic tale, Countess Bathurst, affectionately known as ‘Lady B’, a spirited and compassionate British aristocrat, embarks on a remarkable journey to honour the brave service dogs and horses who’ve served the British nation. As the founder of a cherished charity for retired service animals, she sets out to raise awareness and funds by cycling 1,000 miles from the picturesque coast of Cornwall to the rugged Highlands of Scotland on her Porsche e-bike accompanied by cycling cops, friends and supporters.

Along the way, Lady B meets heroic service men and women from across the six services the charity supports, and their loyal canine and equestrian partners. The Police, Prison Service, Fire and Rescue and Border Force - hearing their extraordinary stories of courage and dedication. Facing Britain’s famously unpredictable weather, grueling climbs, and the frustration of road-sharing with impatient drivers, her unwavering determination and charm win over hearts across the country.

Filled with laughter, heartfelt encounters and inspiring moments, Pedals and Paws celebrates the resilience of the human and canine spirit, the breathtaking beauty of the British Isles, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their four-legged heroes. Shining a positive light for once on the humans and animals working to keep us all safe and secure.

A love letter to Britain, it's service people and heroic animals.

Produced in partnership with the NFRSA (National Foundation for Retired Service Animals)

A story with it all!

  • Lady Bathurst

    THE COUNTESS

    Founder of the NFRSA charity and the protagonist of this epic cycling adventure from Lands End to John O’Groats

  • Alice Macaire

    THE AMBASSADOR’S WIFE

    Lady B’s best friend… and someone who found themselves along for the ever growing ride!

  • Services & Animals


    A 21 day cycle through Britain with the people, dogs and horses from the Police, Prison, Border Force, Fire as well as NCA and NHS

  • LORD BATHURST

    THE EARL

    The husband to Lady B, her biggest fan and ‘causer of tears’

Also Starring

tom wakefield

DIRECTOR

“In 2023 I was in earshot of an event that was about to happen - filming or not - I decided as a production company in the Cotswolds to take on the challenge - and just do it! Following a Countess and Service Dog Handlers on bikes for 1000 miles!

With 21 days of filming and around 2000 hours of editing from Lands End to John O'Groats, Pedals & Paws is an observational documentary of approx 1 hour 45 mins that could be cut up into episodes or run as sunday afternoon epic - covering it all from e-bikes and aristocrats, to cops and dogs.”