Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
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 […]
Category Archives: 11 Somerset
157pm Weston-super-Mare
Brown sea, lots of mud, a ruined pier and a possible Banksy sighting. Weston-Super-Mare! Continue reading
157am River Axe to Uphill
I endure the rain, meet some llamas, and enjoy great views over salt marshes. Any suggestions on avoiding wet feet would be welcome. Continue reading
156b Brean Down to River Axe
I climb the steep steps to Brean Down – an amazing place. Later, I have trouble with snakes and cows along the River Axe. Continue reading
156a Burnham-on-sea to Brean
The waves look as if they are made from frothy chocolate. On the brown sands I meet Beagle hounds, airplane flyers, and a solitary kite surfer. Continue reading
155 Pawlett to Burnham on Sea
I walk along the looping River Parrett, past mud and pill-boxes. The cows here aren’t used to walkers. My progress causes eddies of panic. Continue reading
154 Bridgewater to Pawlett, via Dunball Wharf
I’m not expecting much from today’s walk: just a slog through industrial estates and along a busy road, until I get to Dunball wharf and a river footpath. Bridgewater is not the prettiest of towns, but any marina looks nice if the sun is … Continue reading
153 Stert Point to Bridgwater (River Parrett Trail)
I struggle through long grass, walk along a muddy river, past clyce and pills, and have several close encounters with cattle. Continue reading
152b Hinkley Point to Stert Point
I have a close encounter with cows, miss out on a pixie mound and see a doggie riding a bicycle. Then I reach the end of the Somerset Coast Path! Continue reading
152a Kilve Pill to Hinkley Point
There is something rather intimidating about walking alongside these fierce fences. CCTV cameras track every step I make Continue reading
151 Watchet to Quantock’s Head and Kilve Pill
I walk along amazing shore platforms, along a coastline famous for oil, fossils and dinosaur bones. I trespass through a holiday camp, lose the coastal path and find it again in a wood, and discover a mysterious story book. Continue reading
