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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489 Tarbet, through Laxford Bridge
More beautiful lochs – and a bridge. I hear my first cuckoo of spring. Continue reading
488 Tarbet Circuit
I walk past lochs, up hills and down again, and am disappointed by a misread Fondle. Continue reading
487 Scourie to Tarbet
I set off across wild countryside, following marker poles and cairns. Continue reading
486 Badcall to Scourie
I marvel at tropical waters, and reflect on how much geology I’ve learnt. Continue reading
485 Newton to Loch Duartbeg
Road-walking through empty landscape and a panic when I think I’ve lost my van. Continue reading
484 Loch Ardbhair to Newton Lodge, Unapool
I walk the last section of the Wee Mad Road, and lose a mountain. Continue reading
483 Drumbeg to Loch Ardbhair
I beware of pigs, and discover a huge, open landscape with incredible views. Continue reading
482b Drumbeg
I walk round beautiful Loch Drumbeg and reach an amazing viewpoint. Continue reading
482a Stoer to Drumbeg
I’m back on the Wee Mad Road, and discover another amazing beach. Continue reading
481pm Clachtoll to Stoer Head
I walk through empty countryside and end up at an amazing lighthouse. Continue reading
