Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Ensuring Safety on a Walking Holiday: Cattle Management
We all have a right to walk safely along footpaths, and we can’t predict which cattle will be aggressive.
Andy meets an aggressive group of bullocks
Report 1225 Response ID 328,980,041 Location Footpath between Clwyd gate and farm Plas-y-Nant, nearest large town, Ruthin. Approx grid ref SJ155584, in field just out of woods, exit gate was further obstructed by electric fence. Single walker, no dog, encounters an aggressive group of bullocks Andy’s Report: “Leaving gate from the wood and progressing towards […]
Charged at by cattle
Report 1224 Response ID 328,834,077 Location: Doynton High Street – field off footpath up the steps on the right when leaving the village along the High Street Date 07/03/26 Katie’s report: “I entered the field with my dog on a short lead, I did not see any cows. As I walked into the field and […]
Tag Archives: beach
504b Strathy Bay to Melvich
Another beautiful bay, a cemetery with a great view, and a warning about unicorns. Continue reading
501Torrisdale Bay to Bettyhill
I worry about finding a route along the shore, and search for a solution to pongy boots. Continue reading
501 Skerray and Torrisdale Bay
I walk through a Skerray, find an unexpected bridge, and step out onto the sands. 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
482a Stoer to Drumbeg
I’m back on the Wee Mad Road, and discover another amazing beach. Continue reading
481pm Clachtoll to Stoer Head
I walk through empty countryside and end up at an amazing lighthouse. Continue reading
481am Achmelvich to Clachtoll
I walk along a Core Path and rejoin the Wee Mad Road. Continue reading
480 Lochinver to Achmelvich
I follow a Core Path, get spooked by some piglets, and find a perfect little beach. Continue reading
474 Ullapool to Ardmair
I dawdle through Ullapool in blazing sunshine. Continue reading
468 Laide to Mungasdale
I battle gales and steep slopes, and run my battery almost flat… and that’s before I start! Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 