Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Devon or Staffs; dog or no dog; near misses with cows happen – they need fencing off
Report: 1291 Date: 3/8/26 Location: Cullompton, highbanks, Devon. W3W ///relocated.waters.request 2 walkers, no dog Single cow, ? Charolais Report: “We were walking along the opposite side of the field next to the bushes, the cows were down by the river. They had moved around a bit, but they weren’t near us and we weren’t near […]
Boisterous cattle on the Cotswold Way stop walkers following the path.
Incident number: 1290Date: 2/8/26Site: On the Cotswold Way public footpath at Sands Farm (between Dyrham and Pennsylvania/ (Cold Ashton) just before where the Cotswold Way crosses Gorse Lane. The very approximate coordinates are 51.468770,-2.378849.Type of cow: Boisterous group of young cattle.2 walkers, no dog. Report: “At approximately 12:00 noon, Sunday 2nd August 2026, my mother […]
Cows with calves across major walking route
Incident number 1287Date: 26.07.26Site: Winnats Pass loop trail2 walkers and dog (on lead) Report: “The cows were stood next to the gate we needed to get through, as my friend and her dog carefully passed them to get through the gate a cow turned to her and began walking fast towards her, it’s head was […]
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) 