Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Cattle charged at walkers – this could have been prevented by a simple fence
Incident number: 1229Response ID 329,262,000 Date: 16/4/26 Location: Preston Bagot, Warwickshire. Grid reference 176644 2 people, no dog Report: “Walking around the edge of a field the cows charged. I had to climb over a barbed wire fence while my husband ran around the corner of the field.It would be great to see special fencing […]
Charged at by a cow in Derbyshire (Pattern of previously aggressive livestock behaviour in this area)
Incident number: 1228Response ID 329,163,280 Date: 8/4/26 Location ///farm.prepare.character, Between Unstone Green and Dronfield,Derbyshire 2 People, with 2 dogs on lead Incident Summary: “On 8th April 2026, while traversing the established public footpath southwest from Highgate Lane, our party (two adults and two canine companions on leads) encountered an aggressive bovine. The animal emerged from […]
Ensuring Safety on a Walking Holiday: Cattle Management
We all have a right to walk safely along footpaths, and we can’t predict which cattle will be aggressive.
Tag Archives: coast
180a Rhossili Beach
Despite its popularity, this beautiful beach is virtually unspoiled by development. Continue reading
179 Port-Eynon to Rhossili
I stumble across ancient forts, follow an impossible track along a deadly cliff, and end up on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Continue reading
178 Oxwich to Port-Eynon
I walk in morning drizzle, but avoid the afternoon downpour. And the crowds.
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177pm East Cliff to Oxwich Bay
The sun is shining, the gorse is golden. This is turning into a wonderful day’s walking – one of the best I’ve ever experienced.
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177am Mumbles to East Cliff
The sun is shining, a fresh breeze is blowing away the morning mist, and life feels good. And now I am entering Gower: an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Continue reading
175 Port Talbot to Swansea Marina
I leave a trail of footprints across black-streaked sand, wonder what ‘live water’ means, and meet my old friend, the M4. Continue reading
173b Porthcawl to Kenfig Dunes
I walk along the seaside at Porthcawl, and get lost in Kenfig Dunes. Continue reading
172 Nash Point to Ogmore-by-Sea
I encounter amazing rock formations, visit the site of King Caractacus’s resistance, and am defeated not by the Romans, but by the wind. Continue reading
169a Cardiff Bay
I discover the entrance to Torchwood, visit Ianto’s Shrine and stumble across another Tardis. Three reasons to spend a long time in Cardiff Bay! Continue reading
168 Peterstone Wentlooge to Cardiff Bay
I try to walk at 3 mph – and get lost in a rubbish tip – before making it safely to Cardiff Bay. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 