Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Coastal path is closed to walkers because of dangerous cattle
Ceredigion Llanrhystud (21 day emergency closure from 15 October 2026) Presence of dangerous cattle on the path near Tregynan, Llanrhystud. en until 05-11-2026 Above is the detail given for the emergency closure of a section of the coast path in Wales. The decision was taken by Ceredigion County Council according to press reports, but there […]
3 reports of aggressive cattle
Incident No: 1319Date: 14.08.26Site: 51.6221725, -2.5476959 Near Thornbury, South Gloucestershire1 cow, 1 walker, no dogDescription: “I was going to walk across the field, it was open with no warning signs. A cow was staring at me, I didn’t think much about it and just kept my distance. It took a few steps towards me so […]
Experienced rider meets aggressive cows at Timberscombe Common
ncident No: 1318Date: 13.10.26Site: Timberscombe Common, Timberscombe near Minehead, Somerset1 horse, 1 pony and rider. Group of cows. Sophie’s Report : “I was hacking my horse back along the bridleway across the centre of the common towards the village, when the cows saw me and charged at me. My horse and the pony I was […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
512a Brough to Castle of Mey
Road walking. A mill, sheep, cattle, chickens and lot of signs to look at. Continue reading
511 Castletown to West Dunnet
A wonderful walk along a sandy beach, where I find giant shells. Continue reading
510 West Dunnet to Dunnet Head
I reach the most northerly point on the British mainland! Continue reading
509b Thurso to Castletown
Tracks, anti-tank defences, grey sands, cows, and a heritage trail that I’m too tired to follow. Continue reading
509a Thurso to Castletown
I walk past surfers, a weird castle, a shipwreck, and a hidden cave. Continue reading
508b Scrabster to Thurso
I reach a lighthouse, and marvel at finely sculpted cliffs. Continue reading
508a Forss to Scrabster
I end up on the infamous A9, and eat Cullen Skink beside a harbour. Continue reading
507b Forss to Crosskirk
I dodge rooks and walk past ruins, to reach an ancient chapel – a beautiful spot. Continue reading
507a Reay to Forss
I walk past a nuclear reactor, encounter some friendly cattle, and see a crazy skateboarding man. Continue reading
506b Sandside Bay
I admire a beautiful wall, and walk across a radioactive beach. Continue reading
