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 […]
Tag Archives: castle
543b Ormond Castle through Avoch to Fortrose
I am disappointed by a castle, but walk through cold mist to the quaint fishing port of Avoch, and then past a mysterious stone to reach Fortrose. Continue reading
536b Tarbat Ness to Rockfield
From a lighthouse to Rapunzel’s castle, I take a “mellow” walk along the Scottish coast. Continue reading
531 Skelbo to Embo
On a glorious bank holiday Monday, I encounter seals, tourists, and a beautiful beach before ending my trip in a holiday park. Continue reading
527 Brora to Golspie
I walk with seabirds and seals, past an ancient broch and a beautiful chateau. A perfect walk. Continue reading
521 Lybster to Latheron
A beautiful coastline, but with some challenging scrambles. Continue reading
517pm Wick to Castle Wick
A busy walk with lots to see, including memorials and not just one, but TWO, open-air swimming pools. Continue reading
512a Brough to Castle of Mey
Road walking. A mill, sheep, cattle, chickens and lot of signs to look at. Continue reading
509a Thurso to Castletown
I walk past surfers, a weird castle, a shipwreck, and a hidden cave. 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
416 am Dornie to Kyle of Lochalsh
A walk full of quirky little surprises. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 