Tag Archives: cattle

449b Freiston Shore to Friskney

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Ruth Livingstone

I dodge cattle, and walk past military towers. Continue reading →

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449a Freiston Shore to Friskney

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Ruth Livingstone

I get off to a bad start, and walk along an endless track through marsh and cabbages. Continue reading →

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329 Stranraer to Glenapp Church

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past ferry ports, gun emplacements, and discover a daring female aviator. Continue reading →

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323 Drummore to Port Logan

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

I find the perfect cottage and have a close encounter with bullocks. Continue reading →

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317 Garlieston to Isle of Whithorn

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

I take up coasteering to escape from cows, and end up beside a sacred cairn. Continue reading →

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316 am Wigtown to Garlieston

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

Beside a disused airfield, I listen to Bruce Springsteen playing in a cattle shed, and find my own bovine fan club. Continue reading →

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266 pm Freckleton to Warton

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

A day of constant and oppressive signage. And an encounter with cattle ends in defeat – theirs! Continue reading →

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265 Tarleton to Preston

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

After my thwarted attempt to walk down the other side of this river yesterday, I wonder if the damaged sign is a bad omen. Continue reading →

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