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: 16 Anglesey and North Wales
241a Holyhead
It’s a weird morning. Dull weather. Poor scenery. And slow progress. Continue reading
240 Trearddur Bay to Holyhead
High tide means the beach is covered, so I take to the promenade in order to walk around Trearddur Bay. When I reach the end of the bay I know the official Isle of Anglesey Coast Path joins the road. But I discover there is no … Continue reading
239b Silver Bay to Trearddur Bay
A giant child with a massive paint brush has been set free to paint the cliffs. The rocks are crumpled and creased, looking as if made of nothing more solid than flimsy cardboard. Continue reading
239a Valley to Silver Bay
I cross over onto Holy Island and take a wrong turn, before arriving at a shimmering silver beach. Continue reading
238 Rhosneigr to Valley
DANGER DO NOT LOITER. The sign appears to be a personal insult referring to my walking speed, but is actually a warning aimed at enthusiastic plane spotters. Continue reading
237 Aberffraw to Rhosneigr
The coastline reminds me of Cornwall, but with everything on a miniature scale: lower cliffs and smaller bays. Continue reading
236 Newborough to Aberffraw
Today’s walking consisted of three different routes, two sets of sand dunes, and an unexpected sighting of a red squirrel. Continue reading
235 Newborough Forest
I walk with friends along wonderful beaches, discover a magical island dedicated to lovers, and – later – I tumble into a slimy ditch. Continue reading
234 Llanfair PG to Dwyran
Despite more road walking, and obstructed footpaths, I discover a delightful ancient barrow and a set of magnificent, giant stepping-stones. Continue reading
233 Y Felinheli, Bangor to Llanfair PG
An interesting walk, past a gothic mausoleum, a pretty cascade, two bridges, and a couple of lions. Continue reading
