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: 13 Pembrokeshire
207 Moylgrove to Cardigan
The path winds along the edge of cliffs, lit by intermittent bursts of sunshine. I hear the eerie sound of seals, and come across a dopey rabbit. Continue reading
206 Newport to Moylgrove
‘This is a remote, rugged and challenging stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.’
It’s 13 miles from here to Poppit Sands, with only a few escape routes available if you want to leave the path.
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205 Fishguard to Newport
I anticipate an early and relaxing lunch, but things don’t exactly work out the way I planned. Continue reading
204 Pwll Deri to Fishguard
Today is a vibrant day, full of light and staggering scenery. And seals. Continue reading
203 pm Aber Mawr to Pwll Deri
Stone circles seem to be the theme of today’s walk. I climb up treacherous slopes and lose my way among the rocks. Continue reading
203 am Porthgain to Aber Mawr
I walk past the ruins of Porthgain’s industrial harbour, and come across a mysterious circle of stones. Continue reading
202 Whitesands Bay, St David’s Head to Porthgain
Despite nearly fainting on the path today, I enjoy the walk. There’s seals, choughs, and a vivid Blue Lagoon. Continue reading
201 St Davids to Whitesands Bay
The path is positively crowded today, with swarms of kayakers and plagues of coasteerers. Continue reading
200 Newgale to St Davids
While the rest of the UK is swept by storms, I bask in the Pembrokeshire sunshine, where I catch a butterfly, but miss an adder. Continue reading
199 Little Haven to Newgale
I stand, like King Canute in reverse, willing the sea to recede. I’d forgotten how wonderful it is to walk with the feel of soft sand beneath my soles and the tug of gentle waves around my ankles. Continue reading
