Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Cattle charged at walkers – this could have been prevented by a simple fence
Incident number: 1229Response ID 329,262,000 Date: 16/4/26 Location: Preston Bagot, Warwickshire. Grid reference 176644 2 people, no dog Report: “Walking around the edge of a field the cows charged. I had to climb over a barbed wire fence while my husband ran around the corner of the field.It would be great to see special fencing […]
Charged at by a cow in Derbyshire (Pattern of previously aggressive livestock behaviour in this area)
Incident number: 1228Response ID 329,163,280 Date: 8/4/26 Location ///farm.prepare.character, Between Unstone Green and Dronfield,Derbyshire 2 People, with 2 dogs on lead Incident Summary: “On 8th April 2026, while traversing the established public footpath southwest from Highgate Lane, our party (two adults and two canine companions on leads) encountered an aggressive bovine. The animal emerged from […]
Ensuring Safety on a Walking Holiday: Cattle Management
We all have a right to walk safely along footpaths, and we can’t predict which cattle will be aggressive.
Tag Archives: photography
246 City Dulas to Moelfre
I do some minor trespassing, discover a pretty beach, and learn about a tragic shipwreck. Continue reading
245 Amlwch to City Dulas
I walk in the fading light of the evening – and meet nobody, apart from several peaceful sheep and one belligerent cow. Continue reading
244 Cemaes to Amlwch
The next section of walk is one of the best on Anglesey, in my opinion. It is as scenic and unspoilt as South Stack, but with far fewer visitors. Continue reading
243 Llanfaethlu to Cemaes
Anglesey is full of surprises. I round a corner and come across a wonderful little bar of beach. Continue reading
242 Llanfachraeth to Llanfaethlu
I wait for the rain to stop and set off for a walk in dull weather along nameless bays. Continue reading
241a Holyhead
It’s a weird morning. Dull weather. Poor scenery. And slow progress. Continue reading
240 Trearddur Bay to Holyhead
High tide means the beach is covered, so I take to the promenade in order to walk around Trearddur Bay. When I reach the end of the bay I know the official Isle of Anglesey Coast Path joins the road. But I discover there is no … Continue reading
239b Silver Bay to Trearddur Bay
A giant child with a massive paint brush has been set free to paint the cliffs. The rocks are crumpled and creased, looking as if made of nothing more solid than flimsy cardboard. Continue reading
238 Rhosneigr to Valley
DANGER DO NOT LOITER. The sign appears to be a personal insult referring to my walking speed, but is actually a warning aimed at enthusiastic plane spotters. Continue reading
237 Aberffraw to Rhosneigr
The coastline reminds me of Cornwall, but with everything on a miniature scale: lower cliffs and smaller bays. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 