Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Miley and his wife have to wade across a stream to escape cattle.
Incident number 1305Date: 30.08.26Site: Public footpath alongside of Egglestone Abbey near Barnard Castle. County Durham.Bull with cows and calves (Comment: very large brown cattle with small horns.)2 walkers with dog on a lead. Miley’s Report: “We were walking from woods towards grasslands alongside Egglestone Abbey. This was the only route back to the gate onto […]
Cows chase walkers AGAIN on Sussex Ouse Valley way
Incident number 1303Date: 31.5.26Site: Between Lewes and Hamsey on the river footpath BN7I dog, on a lead, 2 walkers Description: “Chased by cows on footpath, not for the first time here but very scary. Our dog froze in panic making getting away from cows near impossible.We reported it to the council who have replied saying […]
Cows with calves roaming freely around Hare Hill
Incident number 1301Date: 24.05.26Site: Roughly this: What3words:Punctuate.Otter.Fronted. Near Over Alderley, Hare Hill permissive path. 1 dog on lead, 3 walkers. RH’s report: “We were just walking and suddenly a group of cattle burst out of a field (from nowhere) and moved around us, not charging but getting quite close, agitated and shifting around restlessly with […]
Category Archives: 23 Lincolnshire
455b Saltfleet to Donna Nook
I take a long and unnecessary detour. And learn a lesson about gratitude. Continue reading
455a Saltfleet to Donna Nook
I wade through watery marsh, and walk along a sea wall. Continue reading
454 pm to Saltfleet
I discover some strangely shaped hills in a nature reserve. Continue reading
454am Sutton on Sea & Mablethorpe, to Saltfleet
I cross a vast expanse of sand, and ring a bell. Continue reading
453pm Ingoldmells to Sutton on Sea
I take a risk with a plate of strawberries, am disappointed by an Observatory, and discover a Cloud Bar. Continue reading
453am Skegness to Ingoldmells
The England Coast path, memories of the worst holiday ever, and litter, litter everywhere. Continue reading
452b Skegness to Gibraltar Point
I finally reach Gibraltar Point – or as close as I can get! Continue reading
452a Low Road, Croft to Skegness
I finally reach Skegness. Donkey rides and ice-cream – what more do you want? Continue reading
451 Wainfleet to Low Road, Croft
I walk past windmills, remote stations, and miss opportunities to trespass. Continue reading
450 Friskney to Wainfleet
I visit an ugly tower, and discover bad luck really does happen in threes. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 