Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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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: lighthouse
536b Tarbat Ness to Rockfield
From a lighthouse to Rapunzel’s castle, I take a “mellow” walk along the Scottish coast. Continue reading
536a Portmahomack to Tarbat Ness
A beautiful sunny day. I manage to avoid cows, discover two huge bones, and reach a lighthouse. Continue reading
520b Whaligoe to Lybster
Difficult ground, terrible fatigue… and one last giant set of steps to climb. Continue reading
516 Keiss to Noss Head
A wonderful beach walk, two castles, the remains of a chapel, and a lighthouse… what more could you possibly want! Continue reading
514 Duncansby Head to Freswick
Dramatic cliffs, sea stacks, and deep geos – I’m walking southwards from Duncansby Head. Continue reading
513b John o’Groats to Duncansby Head
I walk past cliffs of screaming birds, and reach the northeast corner of Britain. Continue reading
510 West Dunnet to Dunnet Head
I reach the most northerly point on the British mainland! Continue reading
508b Scrabster to Thurso
I reach a lighthouse, and marvel at finely sculpted cliffs. Continue reading
504a Strathy Point to Strathy Bay
A lighthouse, a dolphin sighting, and a beautiful beach at the end. Continue reading
498 Cape Wrath
I get to Cape Wrath! But it turns out to be an anti-climax for a number of reasons… Continue reading
