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
115 Predannack to Porthleven
While I marvel at the achievements of Marconi, a bird drops dead from the sky and falls at my feet. Continue reading
114 Lizard to Predannack Head
What a difference the weather makes. Last time I was here the wind tried to blow me off the path and I was wet from the rain. Today it is calm and dry. The path ahead is beautiful, lined by wild flowers above a blue sea. Continue reading
113 Coverack to Cadgwith to Lizard
From Black Head, I look to the south west and see the line of coast ahead – dull blue in the haze. That must be the Lizard peninsula. Crikey. It looks a long way away. Am I really going to get there today? Continue reading
112 Porthallow to Coverack
I can’t correlate the tracks with any of the roads marked on my map. The hedges are high. I get thoroughly confused and am relieved when I find a familiar yellow acorn on a pole – a footpath sign. Hooray! I am back on the official South West Coast Path.
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111 Mawnan, Helford, Porthallow
It is wet and gloomy. There is a kiosk on the beach, where I find the ferryman. He is drinking a mug of something hot and he suggests I might like to row myself across in the little row-boat. I think he is joking.
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110 Zone Point, St Mawes, Falmouth, Mawnan
On land again, I struggle through the busy streets of Falmouth. The pedestrian area near the ferry quay is crowded with meandering people and I get impatient with the loitering crowds. Don’t they know I have serious walking to do? Continue reading
109 Nare Head to Zone Point
This section of the walk is truly beautiful- Treluggan Cliff. On my left are rocks beneath and clear sea. On my right are wild flower meadows – covered in a mad profusion of blue, pink, red and yellow. Daisies line the path. What a treat.
108 Caerhays Castle to Nare Head
Among the flattened and deadened vegetation, one plant is putting out vigorous new shoots – red leaves, large and strong and healthy. Like an awful triffid, the Japanese Knotweed refuses to die.
107 Mevagissey to Caerhays Castle
I walk a beautiful stretch of Cornish coast, discovering hidden beaches and ending up at a fairy-tale castle. This is what coast walking should be like. Beautiful, peaceful, wild, great views. Continue reading
106 Charlestown, Pentewan to Mevagissey
It is drizzling. I have a rant about a private beach and am amused by a profusion of signs along the path. I thought I was making great progress, but it turns out I’m not where I thought I was. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 