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
434 Inveralligin to Craig’s Bothy (part 2)
I follow the road through an amazing landscape of meadows, lochs and mountains. Continue reading
434 Inveralligin to Craig’s Bothy (part 1)
I lose my phone, and find the best bothy in the world. Continue reading
433 Annat, Torridon to Inveralligin
I’m glad to be back in Scotland… but, oh, the rain! Continue reading
432 Lochaline Link walk
Can I link two previous walks and make the circuit complete? Continue reading
431 Shieldaig to Annat, Loch Torridon
I walk along a Core Path and marvel at the wonderful views. Continue reading
430pm Ardheslaig to Shieldaig
Shieldaig boasts red squirrels and sea eagles – but will I spot any? Continue reading
430am Kenmore to Ardheslaig
I rediscover the joy of footpaths, and break a resolution. Continue reading
429 Cuaig viewpoint to Kenmore
I walk through the Valley of the Lochs, and decide I could never be a Highlander. Continue reading
428 Sand to Cuaig viewpoint
After a damp start, a beautiful day of waterfalls and cottages. Continue reading
427 Applecross to viewpoint at Sand
I pass monuments and waterfalls, before falling prey to a packet of chocolate biscuits. Continue reading
