Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Killer Cows
A Mother’s Story: son attacked by a cow
A cow charged straight at my ten-year-old son.
Jay’s Story: a geocaching adventure spoiled
“Caution. Bull called Henry.”
Susan’s Story: knocked out by Limousin cows.
I was knocked to the ground, and knocked out.
Tag Archives: rain
400 Kinlochmoidart to Glenuig
A day of drizzle and disappointment. Continue reading
395 Singing Sands (Gortenfern) to Arivegaig
I walk with my umbrella in the rain, and look out for explosives. Continue reading
309 Auchencairn to Dundrennan
It’s Easter Sunday. And so… of course… it’s raining. I decide to go for a short walk today, my hubby will go for a short bike ride, and we’ll enjoy a lazy afternoon together. There are no obvious paths along the coast, … Continue reading
295 Abbey Town to Kirkbride
It’s dull and dismal. But I finally break the 3,000 mile barrier. 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
Posted in 17 North West England
Tagged photography, rain, Sambo's Grave, tidal road, travel
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196 Milford Haven to Dale
Being an early-bird is not always a good idea. I walk in the rain and take the long way around Sandy Haven, before meeting an unexpected companion. And I pass an important personal milestone. Continue reading
157am River Axe to Uphill
I endure the rain, meet some llamas, and enjoy great views over salt marshes. Any suggestions on avoiding wet feet would be welcome. Continue reading
Stage 20. Old Hall Marshes to Tollesbury
Bradwell Power Station looms menacingly on the horizon. There is the threat of rain and strange colour-changing light. My trousers look like an insect graveyard – sticky webs with spiders, flies, butterflies, beetles, ladybirds… Little flies extract their revenge on behalf of the insect kingdom, attacking my upper arms. Continue reading
Posted in 04 Essex
Tagged Blackwater, britain, british, coast, coastal, england, english, Essex, hiking, insects, light, marina, marsh, nature reserve, nuclear, path, photography, pier, power station, rain, ships, Tollesbury, walk, walker, walking
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Stage 3. Thornham to Burnham Deepdale
Now the rain begins to fall. I wrap my camera in plastic bag and stuff my iPhone into my bra. I am a little damp. I can’t resist taking lots of photographs of boats. Yesterday it was beach huts, today boats. Continue reading
Posted in 02 Norfolk
Tagged 02 Norfolk, boats, Brancaster, britain, Burnham Deepdale, coast, coastal, england, hiking, marsh, mud, Norfolk Coastal Path, rain, reeds, Thornham, UK, walk, walking
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