Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Coastal path is closed to walkers because of dangerous cattle
Ceredigion Llanrhystud (21 day emergency closure from 15 October 2026) Presence of dangerous cattle on the path near Tregynan, Llanrhystud. en until 05-11-2026 Above is the detail given for the emergency closure of a section of the coast path in Wales. The decision was taken by Ceredigion County Council according to press reports, but there […]
3 reports of aggressive cattle
Incident No: 1319Date: 14.08.26Site: 51.6221725, -2.5476959 Near Thornbury, South Gloucestershire1 cow, 1 walker, no dogDescription: “I was going to walk across the field, it was open with no warning signs. A cow was staring at me, I didn’t think much about it and just kept my distance. It took a few steps towards me so […]
Experienced rider meets aggressive cows at Timberscombe Common
ncident No: 1318Date: 13.10.26Site: Timberscombe Common, Timberscombe near Minehead, Somerset1 horse, 1 pony and rider. Group of cows. Sophie’s Report : “I was hacking my horse back along the bridleway across the centre of the common towards the village, when the cows saw me and charged at me. My horse and the pony I was […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
494 Drochaid Mhor to Durness
I discover the Cape Wrath ferry terminal, follow a treacherous coastal path, and end up pigging-out on chocolate. Continue reading
493 Rhiconich to Drochaid Mhor
I walk through a beautful valley, get spooked by a yellow van, and finally see some baby lambs. Continue reading
492 Blairmore to Sandwood Bay
I spend a day on the most beautiful beach in the world, almost reach Cape Wrath, and discover a lake of dead fish. Continue reading
491pm Kinlochbervie to Blairmore
I walk past fields of invisible pigs and goats, and meet a fellow hiker. Continue reading
491am Rhiconich to Kinlochbervie
I follow a winding road to Kinlochbervie, visit an intriguing monument, and find a hidden cafe. Continue reading
490 Road to Rhiconich
I follow diversions and get damp in the rain. Continue reading
489 Tarbet, through Laxford Bridge
More beautiful lochs – and a bridge. I hear my first cuckoo of spring. Continue reading
488 Tarbet Circuit
I walk past lochs, up hills and down again, and am disappointed by a misread Fondle. Continue reading
487 Scourie to Tarbet
I set off across wild countryside, following marker poles and cairns. Continue reading
486 Badcall to Scourie
I marvel at tropical waters, and reflect on how much geology I’ve learnt. Continue reading
