Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Killer Cows
Maria’s story: scary encounter with an unsettled cow
One of the cows started to run towards me.
Cheryl’s story: blocked footpaths and a ruined walk
There are plenty of empty fields around, but…
Cows blocking a footpath
I had to abandon my walk.
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
426pm Toscaig to Applecross
I discover the legend of the Applecross trees, and don’t believe a word of it. Continue reading
426am Toscaig to Applecross
I wrestle with the vagaries of Scottish spelling, name a Christmas Pudding island, and discover a beautiful sandy beach. Continue reading
425 Toscaig to Airigh-drishaig and back
The terrain is difficult to decipher – all lumps, and bumps without meaning or purpose. Continue reading
424pm Bealach na Bà to Applecross
Road-walking through an empty landscape – down to Applecross. Continue reading
424am Kishorn to Bealach na Bà
I’ve been worrying for weeks about how to tackle the road to Applecross… Continue reading
423 second part, Ardaneaskan to Kishorn
I cross fords, walk through forests, and leap across stepping stones. Continue reading
423 first part, Ardaneaskan to Kishorn
The descent to Achintraid is supposed to involve a slippery rock and a piece of rope! Continue reading
422pm Ardaneaskan to Lochcarron
I wonder which is my favourite Scottish loch… Continue reading
422am Ardaneaskan to Lochcarron
I sit on a bench and look out over the mouth of Loch Carron. There’s Plockton across the water. Continue reading
421 Totaig to Ardintoul and back, 2nd try
I struggle through a forest, and discover danger can come in many forms. Continue reading
