Ruth Livingstone
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
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 […]
Tag Archives: industry
491am Rhiconich to Kinlochbervie
I follow a winding road to Kinlochbervie, visit an intriguing monument, and find a hidden cafe. Continue reading
459 Immingham to East Halton
A frustrating day, but some great views of the Oil Refinery. Continue reading
458am Grimsby to Immingham
Mud and industry Continue reading
280 Baycliff to Barrow-in-Furness
Progress is slow. Large boulders have to be climbed over, while shifting shingle underfoot makes every step a balancing act. But I make it to the next little headland Continue reading
261 Liverpool to Crosby
That wretched Ferry Cross the Mersey song starts worming through my head again. Then here it comes: the most brightly coloured ferry I’ve ever seen. Continue reading
257 am Shotton to Neston
I find a ‘new’ cycle route, take photos of flowers, and walk past a firing range – all with Bruce Springsteen thrumming in my head. Continue reading
195 Pembroke to Milford Haven
I was anticipating an urban walk through an industrial landscape. But the path turns out to be very rural in nature. Continue reading
194 Angle to Pembroke
I set off anticipating industrial wastelands and high fences, but was proved wrong. Continue reading
174 Kenfig Dunes to Port Talbot
From soft sand, to hard pavements, today is a walk of contrasts, and always dominated by the smoggy outline of the steelworks. Continue reading
