Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Coastal path is closed to walkers because of dangerous cattle
Ceredigion Llanrhystud (21 day emergency closure from 15 October 2026) Presence of dangerous cattle on the path near Tregynan, Llanrhystud. en until 05-11-2026 Above is the detail given for the emergency closure of a section of the coast path in Wales. The decision was taken by Ceredigion County Council according to press reports, but there […]
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 […]
Category Archives: 22 Highlands
485 Newton to Loch Duartbeg
Road-walking through empty landscape and a panic when I think I’ve lost my van. Continue reading
484 Loch Ardbhair to Newton Lodge, Unapool
I walk the last section of the Wee Mad Road, and lose a mountain. Continue reading
483 Drumbeg to Loch Ardbhair
I beware of pigs, and discover a huge, open landscape with incredible views. Continue reading
482b Drumbeg
I walk round beautiful Loch Drumbeg and reach an amazing viewpoint. Continue reading
482a Stoer to Drumbeg
I’m back on the Wee Mad Road, and discover another amazing beach. Continue reading
481pm Clachtoll to Stoer Head
I walk through empty countryside and end up at an amazing lighthouse. Continue reading
481am Achmelvich to Clachtoll
I walk along a Core Path and rejoin the Wee Mad Road. Continue reading
480 Lochinver to Achmelvich
I follow a Core Path, get spooked by some piglets, and find a perfect little beach. Continue reading
479b Culag Woods to Lochinver
I wander through a woodland, read a mysterious message, and reach Lochinver harbour. Continue reading
479a Loch Buine Moire to Lochinver
A wonderful walk along the “wee mad road”. Continue reading
