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 […]
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
