Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Miley and his wife have to wade across a stream to escape cattle.
Incident number 1305Date: 30.08.26Site: Public footpath alongside of Egglestone Abbey near Barnard Castle. County Durham.Bull with cows and calves (Comment: very large brown cattle with small horns.)2 walkers with dog on a lead. Miley’s Report: “We were walking from woods towards grasslands alongside Egglestone Abbey. This was the only route back to the gate onto […]
Cows chase walkers AGAIN on Sussex Ouse Valley way
Incident number 1303Date: 31.5.26Site: Between Lewes and Hamsey on the river footpath BN7I dog, on a lead, 2 walkers Description: “Chased by cows on footpath, not for the first time here but very scary. Our dog froze in panic making getting away from cows near impossible.We reported it to the council who have replied saying […]
Cows with calves roaming freely around Hare Hill
Incident number 1301Date: 24.05.26Site: Roughly this: What3words:Punctuate.Otter.Fronted. Near Over Alderley, Hare Hill permissive path. 1 dog on lead, 3 walkers. RH’s report: “We were just walking and suddenly a group of cattle burst out of a field (from nowhere) and moved around us, not charging but getting quite close, agitated and shifting around restlessly with […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
370 pm Ganavan Bay to Connel
I follow a wonderful coastal path, discover an old castle, and miss the bus. Continue reading
370am Oban to Ganavan Bay
I walk through Oban and discover a couple of wonderful beaches. Continue reading
369pm Kilmore to Oban
I discover a cup-marked rock, get bitten by a horse fly, and finally reach Oban. Continue reading
369am Kilninver to Kilmore
I inspect laybys and play dodgem with the traffic. Continue reading
368 Arduaine to Kilmelford (filling the gap)
I discover the Inner Hebrides, and take the afternoon off. Continue reading
367pm Kilmelford to Kilninver
The track I’m following is one of Scotland’s core paths. As I’ve discovered, core paths aren’t always well maintained and in some cases are completely unwalkable. But this is a good one. Over a rise, and here’s a better view … Continue reading
367am Kilmelford to Kilninver
I walk along the side of beautiful Loch Melfort, and search for a Money Tree. Continue reading
366pm Ardfern to Arduane
I leave the pub and cross over the road to a café, where I order tea and cake. By the time I set off for the rest of my walk, it’s the end of the school day, and the primary school is buzzing as … Continue reading
366am Carnassarie Castle to Ardfern
I spend my first night with The Beast, and lose my way. Continue reading
365pm Kilmartin to Carnassarie Castle
I walk past ancient cairns, discover a dead body, and explore a wonderful castle. Continue reading
