Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Boisterous cattle on the Cotswold Way stop walkers following the path.
Incident number: 1290Date: 2/8/26Site: On the Cotswold Way public footpath at Sands Farm (between Dyrham and Pennsylvania/ (Cold Ashton) just before where the Cotswold Way crosses Gorse Lane. The very approximate coordinates are 51.468770,-2.378849.Type of cow: Boisterous group of young cattle.2 walkers, no dog. Report: “At approximately 12:00 noon, Sunday 2nd August 2026, my mother […]
Cows with calves across major walking route
Incident number 1287Date: 26.07.26Site: Winnats Pass loop trail2 walkers and dog (on lead) Report: “The cows were stood next to the gate we needed to get through, as my friend and her dog carefully passed them to get through the gate a cow turned to her and began walking fast towards her, it’s head was […]
John was nearly killed by cows, HSE decide that a few signs will make this safe for future walkers.
Report: 1284 Date: 02/08/21 Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire. On footpath from East Whirlaw Farm to Style Road. Approximate map reference 255 936 on OS Map OL21 Single careful walker, no dog John’s report: “I skirted around a group of cows as I walked downhill, but a number of the calves started to follow me. After […]
Category Archives: 14 Cardigan Coast
216 Aberdyfi to Tywyn
Today is dull and dreary. The brilliant sunshine of the last 2 weeks has gone. I start my walk from the quay at Aberdyfi and wander around the dock for a while…
215 Machynlleth to Aberdyfi
I miss the train, twice. Will I make it to Aberdifi before the sun sets? Continue reading
214 (pm) Tre’r-ddol to Machynlleth
I run the risk of being caught in the dark, and decide I should abandon coastal walking and become a hill walker instead. Continue reading
214 (am) Borth to Tre’r-ddol
I walk along the edge of The Great Bog, a lonely and spooky place. Continue reading
213 Aberystwyth to Borth and Ynyslas
A wonderful day of rollercoaster hills, flat sands with submerged forests, and a dolphin sighting. Continue reading
212 Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth
I soon discover why this stretch of path is so empty. And I also realise why the Ceredigion Coast Path web site rates this section as moderate/hard. I’m about to reach the ‘hard’ part!
211 Aberaeron to Llanrhystud
I come across groynes, riprap, diverted footpaths, and a low flying drone. Continue reading
210 Cwmtydu, New Quay to Aberaeron
I don’t see dolphins today, but do enjoy a wonderful walk and finish with a spectacular sunset. Continue reading
209 pm Llangrannog to Cwmtydu
High cliffs and dolphins! A perfect day’s walking. Continue reading
209 am Aberporth to Llangrannog
A perfect day, on a wheelchair-friendly path, past holiday cottages created from railway carriages, and a litter-free walk. If only there was an easy way up all those hills… Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 