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
293 Maryport to Silloth
Endless shoreline and empty seascapes. Scotland in the distance. Continue reading
292 Workington to Maryport
I catch the train from Maryport to Workington. Today, due to transport logistics, I’ve only planned a short walk. So I can relax, take my time, and enjoy the day. And I’m following the official England Coast Path – so nothing could possibly go wrong, could … Continue reading
291 Parton to Workington
An unusual walk today through a mix of rural and industrial landscapes, full of signs and symbols, and dogs… Continue reading
290 St Bees, Whitehaven and Parton
The mist has gone. And St Bees Head is radiant in the morning sunshine. Continue reading
289 Sellafield to St Bees
Nuclear power stations, sea foam, geology lessons, and a golden beach. Continue reading
288 Ravenglass to Sellafield
The mist creates an eerie and energy-sapping walk. Sellafield looms menacingly. Continue reading
287 Eskmeals Range to Ravenglass
Three rainbows, two fords, and one lost husband… my last visit to Cumbria this year. Continue reading
286 pm Haverigg to Eskmeals Range
The sun is strong and the wind has dropped. I meet nobody, apart from several hundred sheep. Continue reading
286 am Haverigg to Eskmeals Range
This is proper seaside. So much empty space, and such clean, fresh-smelling air. Continue reading
285 pm Broughton to Haverigg
When I look out across the marsh I get a shock! The muddy channels are filling with water. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 