Ruth Livingstone
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
3 incidents – Different counties, different cattle, with and without dog
Each report below details a moment when walkers proceeding along public footpaths were confronted by cattle. Each must be regarded as a near miss as any close encounter can cause awful injuries. Nicky dropped the lead when the bullocks charged and they ran after the dog allowing her to escape unharmed. Matt was chased by […]
Rachel and crew saved by horses
Report: 1310 Date: 04/09/26 Location: Mount Pleasant, Upton Cheyney, Nr Bristol Cows with calves in the field Small group of walkers with dog on lead Rachel’s Report: “We walked past the cows ( around 30-50) on the footpath slowly, taking a wide birth around them. When we were about 10 metres past them they started […]
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
