Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Cows chase walkers AGAIN on Sussex Ouse Valley way
Incident number 1303Date: 31.5.26Site: Between Lewes and Hamsey on the river footpath BN7I dog, on a lead, 2 walkers Description: “Chased by cows on footpath, not for the first time here but very scary. Our dog froze in panic making getting away from cows near impossible.We reported it to the council who have replied saying […]
Cows with calves roaming freely around Hare Hill
Incident number 1301Date: 24.05.26Site: Roughly this: What3words:Punctuate.Otter.Fronted. Near Over Alderley, Hare Hill permissive path. 1 dog on lead, 3 walkers. RH’s report: “We were just walking and suddenly a group of cattle burst out of a field (from nowhere) and moved around us, not charging but getting quite close, agitated and shifting around restlessly with […]
Rachel is cornered by aggressive cattle near Buxton
Incident number 1299Date: 21.08.26Site: Footpath across the ridge of Taxal Moor, in the Goyt Valley near Buxton, DerbyshireSingle walker, no dog Rachel’s report: I was walking on a footpath across open access moorland with a wall to my immediate left. A few cows were coming down the path in the opposite direction. I considered turning […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
546 Alturlie Road to Ballock
One of my shortest walks ever! But I avoided a horrible road and saw some interesting benches. Continue reading
545b Kessock Bridge
A disappointing slog across a noisy bridge, but some good views at the end. Continue reading
545a Alturlie Point to Inverness
Walking from the pretty village of Alturlie, along a lovely beach… and then my path disappears. Continue reading
544b Taindore to North Kessock
I am confused by signs and duplicate names, but end up in the right place – passing under the wonderful Kessock Bridge. Continue reading
544a Munlochy to Taindore
I follow a Core Path, and end up back on the JOG Trail. Then I get lost… of course. Continue reading
Rainy day
Nothing happened today. Continue reading
543b Ormond Castle through Avoch to Fortrose
I am disappointed by a castle, but walk through cold mist to the quaint fishing port of Avoch, and then past a mysterious stone to reach Fortrose. Continue reading
543a Munlochy to Ormond Castle
I walk along an old railway line, and then a wonderful, misty walk through woodland. Continue reading
542pm Rosemarkie to Fortrose
[This walk was completed on Sunday 11th May 2025] Such a treat to have lunch in a cafe! There have been so few places open on the north coast of Scotland – closed pubs, and cafes that have erratic opening … Continue reading
542am Rosemarkie and Fairy Glen
I don’t see any fairies, but I do discover some wonderful waterfalls and peaceful pools. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 