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
214 (am) Borth to Tre’r-ddol
I walk along the edge of The Great Bog, a lonely and spooky place. Continue reading
211 Aberaeron to Llanrhystud
I come across groynes, riprap, diverted footpaths, and a low flying drone. Continue reading
209 pm Llangrannog to Cwmtydu
High cliffs and dolphins! A perfect day’s walking. Continue reading
209 am Aberporth to Llangrannog
A perfect day, on a wheelchair-friendly path, past holiday cottages created from railway carriages, and a litter-free walk. If only there was an easy way up all those hills… Continue reading
208 Cardigan to Aberporth
After a stuttering beginning, the Ceredigion Coast path promises to be a rewarding experience, with superb views around the curve of Cardigan Bay. Continue reading
207 Moylgrove to Cardigan
The path winds along the edge of cliffs, lit by intermittent bursts of sunshine. I hear the eerie sound of seals, and come across a dopey rabbit. Continue reading
203 pm Aber Mawr to Pwll Deri
Stone circles seem to be the theme of today’s walk. I climb up treacherous slopes and lose my way among the rocks. Continue reading
202 Whitesands Bay, St David’s Head to Porthgain
Despite nearly fainting on the path today, I enjoy the walk. There’s seals, choughs, and a vivid Blue Lagoon. Continue reading
201 St Davids to Whitesands Bay
The path is positively crowded today, with swarms of kayakers and plagues of coasteerers. Continue reading
200 Newgale to St Davids
While the rest of the UK is swept by storms, I bask in the Pembrokeshire sunshine, where I catch a butterfly, but miss an adder. Continue reading
