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
398 Silver Walk and Ardmolich
A wonderful walk along Loch Moidart. Continue reading
397pm Castle Tioram and Silver Walk
I discover the beautiful Silver Walk, and discover my map has mislead me. Continue reading
397am Shiel Bridge to Castle Tioram
I worry about getting lost in the middle of nowhere. Continue reading
396pm Ardtoe to Shiel Bridge
I pick up another lost dog, and get confused by duplicate place names. Continue reading
396am Arivegaig (Kentra Bay) to Ardtoe
I walk around a peat marsh and discover a gem of a beach. Continue reading
395 Singing Sands (Gortenfern) to Arivegaig
I walk with my umbrella in the rain, and look out for explosives. Continue reading
394 Ockle to Singing Sands (Gortenfern)
The landscape ahead is a messy jumble. Rocky fingers reach out into the water like a giant set of talons. Continue reading
393 Achateny to Kilmory and Ockle
I stroll along the road to Ockle. Continue reading
392 Port Eigin-aig to Achateny
I tramp across a boggy landscape. Like Frodo through Mordor. Continue reading
391 (pm) Kilchoan and Ardnamurchan Lighthouse
I visit the most westerly point on mainland Britain… but is it? Continue reading
