Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
We can’t walk on footpaths as blocked by cattle in Lower Weare Somerset
Incident number: 1216 Response ID: 318,553,250 Date of incident: 23.11.25 Location: Lower Weare, Somerset, the public foot path just by the primary school, 2nd field in, (what 3 words /// lurching.truly.relocated) Status: Single walker with dog on lead on PROW Gino’s story “The first field by the school sometimes has female cows, the next field […]
Trampling Incident involving serious injuries In Dorset. (Near Morden)
Incident number: 1215 Response ID: 318,377,455 Date of incident: 6.11.25 Location: Near Morden, Dorset, (WTW ref is chuckling.pounces.pianists) Status: Between 3 to 5 people with dogs on lead on PROW Michael’s story “We were on the public bridleway that crosses the field onto Wareham heath. Cattle and calves were about 50 meters away and peaceful. […]
A terrifying experience that could have been a lot worse
Incident number: 1213 Response ID: 317,470,880 Date of incident: 26.10.25 Location: Footpath near the town of Eye in Suffolk, a few fields away from the playing field/par Status: Two people with dog on lead on PROW Holly’s story “Footpath we were following passed through a field with cows in. My husband went in first on […]
Category Archives: 21 Argyll
374 Appin to The Highlands
I follow a cycle track and reach the Highlands. Continue reading
373pm Port Appin to Appin
I discover Castle Stalker, and cross the Jubilee Bridge. Continue reading
373am Barcaldine to Port Appin
I catch the school bus, walk through giant trees, and spend some time looking backwards. Continue reading
372pm Benderloch to Barcaldine
I am disappointed by a castle, but find the perfect spot to spend the night. Continue reading
372am Benderloch
I discover a lovely beach, eat chocolate fudge, and get lost in a wood. Continue reading
371 Connel to Benderloch
I get a good view of the Falls of Lora, and discover Oban Airport. Continue reading
370 pm Ganavan Bay to Connel
I follow a wonderful coastal path, discover an old castle, and miss the bus. Continue reading
370am Oban to Ganavan Bay
I walk through Oban and discover a couple of wonderful beaches. Continue reading
369pm Kilmore to Oban
I discover a cup-marked rock, get bitten by a horse fly, and finally reach Oban. Continue reading
369am Kilninver to Kilmore
I inspect laybys and play dodgem with the traffic. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 