Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
Normal route, same cows – this time was dangerous
Report Number: 1315Date: 29/09/26Location: South Mundham at the bottom of Fisher Lane, West SussexGroup of black and white cattle, single walker with dog on lead Alice’s Report: “As I was walking on the path towards the exit of the field the cows were a fair distance from me. I have walked this route many times […]
Category Archives: 24 North Coast of Scotland
496 Laid to Eriboll
A beautiful walk around Loch Eriboll, with a Long and Winding Road playing in my head. Continue reading
495 Laid to Durness
I think I spot an eagle, wander thrugh an abandoned township, arrive penniless at Smoo Cave, and am puzzled by a memorial garden. Continue reading
494 Drochaid Mhor to Durness
I discover the Cape Wrath ferry terminal, follow a treacherous coastal path, and end up pigging-out on chocolate. Continue reading
493 Rhiconich to Drochaid Mhor
I walk through a beautful valley, get spooked by a yellow van, and finally see some baby lambs. Continue reading
492 Blairmore to Sandwood Bay
I spend a day on the most beautiful beach in the world, almost reach Cape Wrath, and discover a lake of dead fish. Continue reading
491pm Kinlochbervie to Blairmore
I walk past fields of invisible pigs and goats, and meet a fellow hiker. Continue reading
491am Rhiconich to Kinlochbervie
I follow a winding road to Kinlochbervie, visit an intriguing monument, and find a hidden cafe. Continue reading
490 Road to Rhiconich
I follow diversions and get damp in the rain. Continue reading
489 Tarbet, through Laxford Bridge
More beautiful lochs – and a bridge. I hear my first cuckoo of spring. Continue reading
488 Tarbet Circuit
I walk past lochs, up hills and down again, and am disappointed by a misread Fondle. Continue reading
