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
455a Saltfleet to Donna Nook
I wade through watery marsh, and walk along a sea wall. Continue reading
454 pm to Saltfleet
I discover some strangely shaped hills in a nature reserve. Continue reading
454am Sutton on Sea & Mablethorpe, to Saltfleet
I cross a vast expanse of sand, and ring a bell. Continue reading
453pm Ingoldmells to Sutton on Sea
I take a risk with a plate of strawberries, am disappointed by an Observatory, and discover a Cloud Bar. Continue reading
453am Skegness to Ingoldmells
The England Coast path, memories of the worst holiday ever, and litter, litter everywhere. Continue reading
452b Skegness to Gibraltar Point
I finally reach Gibraltar Point – or as close as I can get! Continue reading
452a Low Road, Croft to Skegness
I finally reach Skegness. Donkey rides and ice-cream – what more do you want? Continue reading
451 Wainfleet to Low Road, Croft
I walk past windmills, remote stations, and miss opportunities to trespass. Continue reading
450 Friskney to Wainfleet
I visit an ugly tower, and discover bad luck really does happen in threes. Continue reading
449b Freiston Shore to Friskney
I dodge cattle, and walk past military towers. Continue reading
