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
426pm Toscaig to Applecross
I discover the legend of the Applecross trees, and don’t believe a word of it. Continue reading
426am Toscaig to Applecross
I wrestle with the vagaries of Scottish spelling, name a Christmas Pudding island, and discover a beautiful sandy beach. Continue reading
425 Toscaig to Airigh-drishaig and back
The terrain is difficult to decipher – all lumps, and bumps without meaning or purpose. Continue reading
424pm Bealach na Bà to Applecross
Road-walking through an empty landscape – down to Applecross. Continue reading
424am Kishorn to Bealach na Bà
I’ve been worrying for weeks about how to tackle the road to Applecross… Continue reading
423 second part, Ardaneaskan to Kishorn
I cross fords, walk through forests, and leap across stepping stones. Continue reading
423 first part, Ardaneaskan to Kishorn
The descent to Achintraid is supposed to involve a slippery rock and a piece of rope! Continue reading
422pm Ardaneaskan to Lochcarron
I wonder which is my favourite Scottish loch… Continue reading
422am Ardaneaskan to Lochcarron
I sit on a bench and look out over the mouth of Loch Carron. There’s Plockton across the water. Continue reading
421 Totaig to Ardintoul and back, 2nd try
I struggle through a forest, and discover danger can come in many forms. Continue reading
