Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
3 incidents – Different counties, different cattle, with and without dog
Each report below details a moment when walkers proceeding along public footpaths were confronted by cattle. Each must be regarded as a near miss as any close encounter can cause awful injuries. Nicky dropped the lead when the bullocks charged and they ran after the dog allowing her to escape unharmed. Matt was chased by […]
Rachel and crew saved by horses
Report: 1310 Date: 04/09/26 Location: Mount Pleasant, Upton Cheyney, Nr Bristol Cows with calves in the field Small group of walkers with dog on lead Rachel’s Report: “We walked past the cows ( around 30-50) on the footpath slowly, taking a wide birth around them. When we were about 10 metres past them they started […]
Tag Archives: hiking
530 Littleferry to Skelbo
I have a miserable walk in the rain, survive a near-death experience involving bullocks, and discover my van has NOT been stolen. Continue reading
528 Crackaig to Brora
I meet a spitting seagull, and walk along a beautiful beach. Continue reading
526am Helmsdale to Portgower
A wonderful start to the walk, with fabulous views. I avoid dogs and cows, and end up on a beautiful shore. Continue reading
525 Badbea to Helmsdale
A gloriously sunny day. I worry about my memory, and it is a shame about the road… but I reach Helmsdale unscathed. Continue reading
524 Berriedale to Badbea
A misty walk to an abandoned village. Continue reading
523 Dunbeath to Berriedale
Road walking, with some great views. Continue reading
522 Latheron to Dunbeath
A road-walk in blazing sunshine, with great views. Two harbours, fairy houses, and a cafe! Continue reading
521 Lybster to Latheron
A beautiful coastline, but with some challenging scrambles. Continue reading
520b Whaligoe to Lybster
Difficult ground, terrible fatigue… and one last giant set of steps to climb. Continue reading
520a Whaligoe to Lybster
I admire an incredible series of steps, finally get to use my barbed-wire kit, and keep a watch out for cattle and rabbit holes. Continue reading
