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 […]
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114 Lizard to Predannack Head
What a difference the weather makes. Last time I was here the wind tried to blow me off the path and I was wet from the rain. Today it is calm and dry. The path ahead is beautiful, lined by wild flowers above a blue sea. Continue reading
113 Coverack to Cadgwith to Lizard
From Black Head, I look to the south west and see the line of coast ahead – dull blue in the haze. That must be the Lizard peninsula. Crikey. It looks a long way away. Am I really going to get there today? Continue reading
112 Porthallow to Coverack
I can’t correlate the tracks with any of the roads marked on my map. The hedges are high. I get thoroughly confused and am relieved when I find a familiar yellow acorn on a pole – a footpath sign. Hooray! I am back on the official South West Coast Path.
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110 Zone Point, St Mawes, Falmouth, Mawnan
On land again, I struggle through the busy streets of Falmouth. The pedestrian area near the ferry quay is crowded with meandering people and I get impatient with the loitering crowds. Don’t they know I have serious walking to do? Continue reading
109 Nare Head to Zone Point
This section of the walk is truly beautiful- Treluggan Cliff. On my left are rocks beneath and clear sea. On my right are wild flower meadows – covered in a mad profusion of blue, pink, red and yellow. Daisies line the path. What a treat.
107 Mevagissey to Caerhays Castle
I walk a beautiful stretch of Cornish coast, discovering hidden beaches and ending up at a fairy-tale castle. This is what coast walking should be like. Beautiful, peaceful, wild, great views. Continue reading
106 Charlestown, Pentewan to Mevagissey
It is drizzling. I have a rant about a private beach and am amused by a profusion of signs along the path. I thought I was making great progress, but it turns out I’m not where I thought I was. Continue reading
104 (b) Fowey to Polkerris
I am growing very tired. In retrospect, I should have ended my walk at either Polruan or Fowey. But this is a rare, sunny day and after a large glass of Cornish cyder you feel you can do anything!
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104 (a) Polperro to Fowey
A windy cliff top walk in Cornwall, along the South West Coast Path. With my eyes on the view I’m not watching my feet. Something slithers across the path ahead. An adder!
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103 Looe to Polperro
Conditions aren’t good. The wind is fierce and both the sea and landscape are cloaked in grey. Waves roll in, crashing past grey rocks and lashing at the harbour wall. Continue reading
