Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Andy meets an aggressive group of bullocks
Report 1225 Response ID 328,980,041 Location Footpath between Clwyd gate and farm Plas-y-Nant, nearest large town, Ruthin. Approx grid ref SJ155584, in field just out of woods, exit gate was further obstructed by electric fence. Single walker, no dog, encounters an aggressive group of bullocks Andy’s Report: “Leaving gate from the wood and progressing towards […]
Charged at by cattle
Report 1224 Response ID 328,834,077 Location: Doynton High Street – field off footpath up the steps on the right when leaving the village along the High Street Date 07/03/26 Katie’s report: “I entered the field with my dog on a short lead, I did not see any cows. As I walked into the field and […]
Lack of public safety on SW Coastal Path
Report 1223 Response ID 328,818,368 Date of incident 5/3/26 Location South West coastal Path – south of Hartland Quay towards Speke’s Mill. What 3 words “qualified.shave.digested” North Devon coast. Zoe’s Report: “Arriving at the gate on my return journey I was surprised to see cows there. I entered slowly and both dogs were by my […]
Tag Archives: scotland
354am Southend to Machrihanish
I worried about this remote stretch of the Kintyre Way… but so far, so good. Continue reading
353pm Campbeltown to Southend
Beaches and beautiful views. Continue reading
353am Campbeltown to Southend
A gentle rollercoaster of a road, with views of Ailsa Craig and… submarines! Continue reading
352pm Carradale to Campbeltown
Beautiful views and an undulating road. Continue reading
352am Carradale to Campbeltown
Spring flowers and lambs, and a meandering up-and-down road. Continue reading
350 am Grogport to Carradale
I discover a cemetery, a pretty beach, and the perfect picnic spot. Continue reading
349 Claonaig to Grogport
A day of ‘wasted walking’, but I am making slow progress. Continue reading
348 pm Tarbert to Claonaig
I walk through forests and enjoy wonderful views of Arran. Continue reading
348 am Tarbert to Claonaig (Kintyre)
I fall in love with Tarbert… and wander up a never-ending hill. Continue reading
347 pm Lochranza to Sannox
The walking is easier now, along a flat strip of land between hills and the sea. Small streams cross the path at frequent intervals, but someone has created channels lined with rocks, and the streams are easy to step over.
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 