Ruth Livingstone
New book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Killer Cows
Saved by my bag – Franco’s story
Franco describes his ‘cowfrontation’ and how he fought off the attack.
Killer cows and farmers
Nearly 50% of farmers report having been attacked by cows during calving.
On the Thames Path: Peter’s Story
Peter was pursued by cows on the Thames Path, and is reluctant to walk any more long-distance trails.
Category Archives: 19 Dumfries and Galloway
329 Stranraer to Glenapp Church
I walk past ferry ports, gun emplacements, and discover a daring female aviator. Continue reading
328 Kirkcolm to Stranraer
I walk in perfect sunshine beside Loch Ryan, and reach Stranraer. Continue reading
327 Leswalt to Kirkcolm
A strange day, beginning with a graveyard and ending with a row of little bodies. Continue reading
326 Portpatrick to Leswalt
I tramp. And tramp. And tramp some more. Continue reading
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Tagged hiking, photography, Scottish, southern upland way, travel
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325 Ardwell to Portpatrick
A blissful cow-free walk, ending in a much-appreciated reunion with old friends. Continue reading
324 Port Logan to Ardwell
I have several close-encounters with cattle, and cool my nerves in a peaceful garden. Continue reading
323 Drummore to Port Logan
I find the perfect cottage and have a close encounter with bullocks. Continue reading
322 Drummore to Mull of Galloway
A circular walk to the southernmost part of Scotland. Continue reading
321 Sandhead to Drummore
Bluebells and cormorants. An easy walk along the shore to reach the southernmost shop in Scotland. Continue reading
320 Glenluce to Sandhead
A day of ups an downs, roads and sands, bogs and adders. Continue reading
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Tagged adder, hiking, kitesurfing, photography, travel
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