Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Normal route, same cows – this time was dangerous
Report Number: 1315Date: 29/09/26Location: South Mundham at the bottom of Fisher Lane, West SussexGroup of black and white cattle, single walker with dog on lead Alice’s Report: “As I was walking on the path towards the exit of the field the cows were a fair distance from me. I have walked this route many times […]
3 incidents – Different counties, different cattle, with and without dog
Each report below details a moment when walkers proceeding along public footpaths were confronted by cattle. Each must be regarded as a near miss as any close encounter can cause awful injuries. Nicky dropped the lead when the bullocks charged and they ran after the dog allowing her to escape unharmed. Matt was chased by […]
Rachel and crew saved by horses
Report: 1310 Date: 04/09/26 Location: Mount Pleasant, Upton Cheyney, Nr Bristol Cows with calves in the field Small group of walkers with dog on lead Rachel’s Report: “We walked past the cows ( around 30-50) on the footpath slowly, taking a wide birth around them. When we were about 10 metres past them they started […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
461am Goxhill Haven to Barrow Haven
I have an unpleasant encounter with a farmer, but end up walking towards an iconic bridge. Continue reading
460 East Halton to Goxhill Haven
A walk through murk and gloom, with plenty of mysteries. Continue reading
459 Immingham to East Halton
A frustrating day, but some great views of the Oil Refinery. Continue reading
458pm Grimsby to Immingham
A path of mysteries and chemical hazards. Continue reading
458am Grimsby to Immingham
Mud and industry Continue reading
457 pm Cleethorpes to Grimsby
Seaside turns to estuary, and I am in the fish docks. Continue reading
457 am Tetney Lock to Cleethorpes
After an anxiety-ridden bus ride, I walk the wide beaches and marshes to Cleethorpes. Continue reading
456pm Donna Nook to Tetney Lock
I decide not to visit a nudist beach, and am baffled by a weird floating ship. Continue reading
456am Donna Nook to Tetney Lock
Navigating diversions and sea banks, I look for a disappearing beach. Continue reading
455b Saltfleet to Donna Nook
I take a long and unnecessary detour. And learn a lesson about gratitude. Continue reading
