Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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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
359 Ardpatrick to Kilberry and Ormsary
Today I get up very early, and drive back towards Kilberry, arriving in good time to catch bus number 447. There are only 2 passengers. Myself and a sleepy-looking schoolgirl. The bus driver seems surprised by my choice of destination – the turnoff … Continue reading
358 Tarbert to Ardpatrick
I miss the bus, and wrestle with The Monster. Continue reading
357 Clachan to Tarbert
Roads, traffic and rain… but I reach Tarbert in one piece. Continue reading
356 pm Tayinloan to Clachan
Beach walking, a wrecked ship, and a wrecked car. Continue reading
356 am Glenbarr to Tayinloan
Road walking, and I meet some very ugly animals. Continue reading
355 Machrihanish to Glenbarr
Glorious beaches, interspersed with verge hopping. Continue reading
354pm Southend to Machrihanish
A day of terrifying highs, and a close encounter with Ireland. Continue reading
354am Southend to Machrihanish
I worried about this remote stretch of the Kintyre Way… but so far, so good. Continue reading
Carradale revisited
I can’t resist returning to Carradale, and later spot a weird man on Saddell Beach. Continue reading
353pm Campbeltown to Southend
Beaches and beautiful views. Continue reading
