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 […]
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370 pm Ganavan Bay to Connel
I follow a wonderful coastal path, discover an old castle, and miss the bus. Continue reading
370am Oban to Ganavan Bay
I walk through Oban and discover a couple of wonderful beaches. Continue reading
369pm Kilmore to Oban
I discover a cup-marked rock, get bitten by a horse fly, and finally reach Oban. Continue reading
369am Kilninver to Kilmore
I inspect laybys and play dodgem with the traffic. Continue reading
368 Arduaine to Kilmelford (filling the gap)
I discover the Inner Hebrides, and take the afternoon off. Continue reading
367pm Kilmelford to Kilninver
The track I’m following is one of Scotland’s core paths. As I’ve discovered, core paths aren’t always well maintained and in some cases are completely unwalkable. But this is a good one. Over a rise, and here’s a better view … Continue reading
367am Kilmelford to Kilninver
I walk along the side of beautiful Loch Melfort, and search for a Money Tree. Continue reading
366pm Ardfern to Arduane
I leave the pub and cross over the road to a café, where I order tea and cake. By the time I set off for the rest of my walk, it’s the end of the school day, and the primary school is buzzing as … Continue reading
366am Carnassarie Castle to Ardfern
I spend my first night with The Beast, and lose my way. Continue reading
365pm Kilmartin to Carnassarie Castle
I walk past ancient cairns, discover a dead body, and explore a wonderful castle. Continue reading
