Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Pip encounters a dangerous herd on the Welsh Coastal Path
Response ID: 328,436,497 Report number: 1222 Location: Ceredigion Coast Path (part of the Wales Coast Path) between Gwbert & Mwnt Date: 04/02/26 2 walkers, no dog, meet about 40 Welsh Black bullocks Pips report: “On the return stretch of our walk we encountered extremely treacherous terrain and a herd of about 40 Welsh Black bullocks […]
Frightened walker asks “Surely the footpath could be fenced off just like it had been done leading up to this section?”
Incident number:1220 Response ID: 328,248,081 Location: Back Forest Farm, River Dane, near Wincle & DaneBridge, Peak District ///wasps.promote.homelands Date 26/01/26 Single walker, no dog SY’s Report: “I was heading back to DaneBridge/Wincle from Gradbach/Black Forest. I’d walked by Back Forest Farm along the path between their fields and came to a gate/stile. As I crossed […]
This walker was rescued by a kind person from Denston Hall
Incident number: 1218 Response ID: 320,795,463 Date of incident: 29.12.2025 Location: Below Denston Hall, Denston Suffolk Status: Lone walker with dog on lead on PROW L.Cooper’s story “I saw a group of cows ahead and waited to see if they would move. As I couldn’t get past without going near to them I backtracked and […]
Tag Archives: hiking
238 Rhosneigr to Valley
DANGER DO NOT LOITER. The sign appears to be a personal insult referring to my walking speed, but is actually a warning aimed at enthusiastic plane spotters. Continue reading
237 Aberffraw to Rhosneigr
The coastline reminds me of Cornwall, but with everything on a miniature scale: lower cliffs and smaller bays. Continue reading
236 Newborough to Aberffraw
Today’s walking consisted of three different routes, two sets of sand dunes, and an unexpected sighting of a red squirrel. Continue reading
235 Newborough Forest
I walk with friends along wonderful beaches, discover a magical island dedicated to lovers, and – later – I tumble into a slimy ditch. Continue reading
234 Llanfair PG to Dwyran
Despite more road walking, and obstructed footpaths, I discover a delightful ancient barrow and a set of magnificent, giant stepping-stones. Continue reading
232 Caernarfon to Y Felinheli
Perhaps its the dullness of the day, or the tediousness of the route, or the long drive to get here, but every step is an effort. Continue reading
231 Llandwrog to Caernarfon
I have trouble with the buses, negotiate a finger of dunes, do a little trespassing, and fill my boots with water. Altogether, a very enjoyable walk. Continue reading
230 Trefor to Llandwrog
I learn about the old quarry, walk 8 miles along a boring road, discover a miraculous epilepsy-curing well, and find out that Caernarfon has an airport. Continue reading
229 Nefyn to Trefor
I wander through old quarry workings and tackle the intimidating trek up the nearly-a-mountain slope of Yr Eifl. Continue reading
228 Morfa to Nefyn
I come across one of the best beach bars in the world, in an unlikely place. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 