Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
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 […]
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472 to Braemore Junction and Lael Forest Garden
I walk through an endless valley, discover a hidden gorge, and spot some giant redwood trees. Continue reading
471 lay-by through Dundonnell Forest to lay-by
I follow a road through beautiful valleys, and watch the rain on the mountains. Continue reading
470 Dundonnel to lay-by
I give a stranger a long lift, and take a short walk in the drizzle. Continue reading
469 Mungasdale to Dundonnell
I love the view of Gruinard Island, but have no idea of its dark secrets. Continue reading
468 Laide to Mungasdale
I battle gales and steep slopes, and run my battery almost flat… and that’s before I start! Continue reading
467 Laide to Mellon Udrigle
I dither about the route, lose the path, but discover a beautiful beach. Continue reading
466b Aultbea to Laide
I find a viewpoint without a view, and find a hidden bench. Continue reading
466am Mellon Charles to Aultbea
I look like a wandering ghost in the misty landscape. Continue reading
465 View point to view point, Drumchork
I search for elusive dolphins, and complete my shortest walk ever. Continue reading
464 Naast to Poolewe to Inverewe Viewpoint
Out of the blue, an intense feeling of calmness and well-being engulfs me. Continue reading
