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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278 Cark to Greenodd
Everything seems wonderful, and effortless, and you could carry on hiking for ever. Continue reading
277 Grange-over-Sands to Cark
I climb up Humphrey Head and discover its panoramic views. Continue reading
276 Arnside to Grange-over-Sands
The train takes the short route, but I have to go the long way round. Continue reading
275 Carnforth to Arnside
The sign says: ‘If the quicksand doesn’t get you, the tide will.’ Like something from a horror movie. Continue reading
274 Morecambe to Carnforth
My husband demonstrates what NOT to wear when you go on a hiking trip. Continue reading
273 pm Heysham to Morecambe
Morecambe is a beautiful place and the public art on display is wonderful. I meet Eric and end my walk beside Venus. Continue reading
273 am Sunderland Point to Heysham
Road walking and dead-ends. Power stations and ferry ports. Continue reading
272 Oxcliffe to Sunderland Point
At Sambo’s Grave, I’m surprised to see a collection of tributes – everything from painted stones to plastic teddy bears. Continue reading
271 Lancaster to Oxcliffe
Rivers, bridges, and a tidal pub. Continue reading
270 Cockerham to Lancaster
I discover the Plover Scar lighthouse is still standing, have lunch at Glasson Dock, and follow route number 6 into Lancaster. Continue reading
