Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Rachel and crew saved by horses
Report: 1310 Date: 04/09/26 Location: Mount Pleasant, Upton Cheyney, Nr Bristol Cows with calves in the field Small group of walkers with dog on lead Rachel’s Report: “We walked past the cows ( around 30-50) on the footpath slowly, taking a wide birth around them. When we were about 10 metres past them they started […]
Family group with no dog cornered by cattle
Report: 1308 Date: 13/09/26 Location: Old Grange Farm, Longton, Lancs. ///aboard.cornfield.pays Family group with children, no dog Group of bullocks and cows – large beef cattle Worried walker’s Report: “The footpath we were following was shown on OS to go through Old Grange farm near Longton Lancs, but it had been diverted round it, through […]
Kate escapes over a barbed wire fence – 2nd attack in this area
Report: 1307 Date: 13/09/26 Location: High Stool Farm, Flagg, Derbyshire Single walker with dog on a lead Group of beef cattle, bullocks and calves Kate’s report: “I was walking along a public foot path through a field with a stile at either end during a circular route. A bullock started charging and stamping feet, I […]
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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
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
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
