Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Andy meets an aggressive group of bullocks
Report 1225 Response ID 328,980,041 Location Footpath between Clwyd gate and farm Plas-y-Nant, nearest large town, Ruthin. Approx grid ref SJ155584, in field just out of woods, exit gate was further obstructed by electric fence. Single walker, no dog, encounters an aggressive group of bullocks Andy’s Report: “Leaving gate from the wood and progressing towards […]
Charged at by cattle
Report 1224 Response ID 328,834,077 Location: Doynton High Street – field off footpath up the steps on the right when leaving the village along the High Street Date 07/03/26 Katie’s report: “I entered the field with my dog on a short lead, I did not see any cows. As I walked into the field and […]
Lack of public safety on SW Coastal Path
Report 1223 Response ID 328,818,368 Date of incident 5/3/26 Location South West coastal Path – south of Hartland Quay towards Speke’s Mill. What 3 words “qualified.shave.digested” North Devon coast. Zoe’s Report: “Arriving at the gate on my return journey I was surprised to see cows there. I entered slowly and both dogs were by my […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
316 am Wigtown to Garlieston
Beside a disused airfield, I listen to Bruce Springsteen playing in a cattle shed, and find my own bovine fan club. Continue reading
315 Newton Stewart to Wigtown
In a spooky wood, full of mysterious signs, I see a zombie rising from a grave. Continue reading
314 Creetown to Newton Stewart
Today I plan to walk up the River Cree from Creetown, cross over the bridge at Newton Stewart, and continue down the other side of the river to Wigtown. I have a complicated travel plan that involves two buses… but… it’s raining. What … Continue reading
313 Gatehouse of Fleet to Creetown
I bend my rule number two, and head inland over a military road. Continue reading
312 Brighouse Bay to Gatehouse of Fleet
I lose my bearings and my confidence. Will I miss the last bus home? Continue reading
311 Kirkcudbright to Brighouse Bay
Bluebell woods and beautiful bays. But I end up wracked with guilt… Continue reading
310 pm Dundrennan ranges to Kirkcudbright
The rocks below me look as if they’ve been sculpted by a crazy giant wielding a serrated knife.
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310 am Dundrennan through MOD ranges
I walk through a Danger Area, past rusty tanks and a newly erected target. Continue reading
309 Auchencairn to Dundrennan
It’s Easter Sunday. And so… of course… it’s raining. I decide to go for a short walk today, my hubby will go for a short bike ride, and we’ll enjoy a lazy afternoon together. There are no obvious paths along the coast, … Continue reading
308 pm Auchencairn (Balcary Point)
I enjoy some stunning scenery and encounter a treacherous collie. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 