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
469 Mungasdale to Dundonnell
I love the view of Gruinard Island, but have no idea of its dark secrets. Continue reading
468 Laide to Mungasdale
I battle gales and steep slopes, and run my battery almost flat… and that’s before I start! Continue reading
467 Laide to Mellon Udrigle
I dither about the route, lose the path, but discover a beautiful beach. Continue reading
466b Aultbea to Laide
I find a viewpoint without a view, and find a hidden bench. Continue reading
466am Mellon Charles to Aultbea
I look like a wandering ghost in the misty landscape. Continue reading
465 View point to view point, Drumchork
I search for elusive dolphins, and complete my shortest walk ever. Continue reading
464 Naast to Poolewe to Inverewe Viewpoint
Out of the blue, an intense feeling of calmness and well-being engulfs me. Continue reading
463 Cove to Naast
After a late start, I enjoy wonderful views, and find an amazing beach. Continue reading
462 Cove to somewhere near Rubha Reidh
[This walk was completed on the 17th May 2022] It’s my first trip back to Scotland for nearly two years. I wake very early to soft sunlight, and take a photo out of the window of my Airbnb studio-apartment. Scotland … Continue reading
440pm Melvaig to Rubha Reidh
Sometimes, you are enveloped with the sheer joy of being alive and the beauty of the moment. Continue reading
