Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Coastal path is closed to walkers because of dangerous cattle
Ceredigion Llanrhystud (21 day emergency closure from 15 October 2026) Presence of dangerous cattle on the path near Tregynan, Llanrhystud. en until 05-11-2026 Above is the detail given for the emergency closure of a section of the coast path in Wales. The decision was taken by Ceredigion County Council according to press reports, but there […]
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 […]
Tag Archives: coast
363pm Achnamara to Bellanoch
I walk through wild woodland, try to spot a beaver, and get a nasty shock when I reach my car. Continue reading
363am Castle Sween to Achnamara
I walk past fields of sheep and deer, and discover a good way to escape from midges. Continue reading
356 pm Tayinloan to Clachan
Beach walking, a wrecked ship, and a wrecked car. Continue reading
353pm Campbeltown to Southend
Beaches and beautiful views. Continue reading
353am Campbeltown to Southend
A gentle rollercoaster of a road, with views of Ailsa Craig and… submarines! Continue reading
352pm Carradale to Campbeltown
Beautiful views and an undulating road. Continue reading
349 Claonaig to Grogport
A day of ‘wasted walking’, but I am making slow progress. Continue reading
335 Troon to Irvine
There’s a fretful wildness to the weather, and my umbrella bobs and bounces. Continue reading
332 Girvan to Maidens
A lonely shore to the Turnberry golf course. Continue reading
325 Ardwell to Portpatrick
A blissful cow-free walk, ending in a much-appreciated reunion with old friends. Continue reading
