Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
John was nearly killed by cows, HSE decide that a few signs will make this safe for future walkers.
Report: 1284 Date: 02/08/21 Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire. On footpath from East Whirlaw Farm to Style Road. Approximate map reference 255 936 on OS Map OL21 Single careful walker, no dog John’s report: “I skirted around a group of cows as I walked downhill, but a number of the calves started to follow me. After […]
This walker says they will never cross a field of cows again after incident on Welsh coastal path
Incident number: 1286 Date of incident: 14.07.26 Location: Welsh Coast Path in the Vale of Glamorgan heading west from Cwm Nash towards Dunraven. Status: Lone walker with no dog on PRoW Charles’s story “I was walking across the fields along the clifftop on the Wales Coast Path. In the second field there was a large […]
A broken arm after being headbutted by cow near to Exeter canal at Turf Lock
Incident number: 1285 Date of incident: 04.07.26 Location: Exminster footpath 3, between RSPB land and the Exeter Canal at Turf Lock. Status: Group of walkers (between 3 and 5) with no dog on PRoW Roger’s account of the incident “We were walking back to the RSPB footpath, ant 8pm, after a meal at the Turf […]
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525 Badbea to Helmsdale
A gloriously sunny day. I worry about my memory, and it is a shame about the road… but I reach Helmsdale unscathed. Continue reading
523 Dunbeath to Berriedale
Road walking, with some great views. Continue reading
522 Latheron to Dunbeath
A road-walk in blazing sunshine, with great views. Two harbours, fairy houses, and a cafe! Continue reading
519am Wick to Sarclet
My first coastal walk after my cancer diagnosis. And what a dramatic coastline! Continue reading
Last Munro, and I return home
I nearly make it to the top, but I’m too tired for the final push, and I return home early. Continue reading
518 Rest Day: John o’Groats boat trip
I go on a bird-watching boat trip… but will I finally see a puffin? Continue reading
512b Castle of Mey to Gills
I eat in the “Scone with the Wind” cafe, and discover a delightful hidden haven. Continue reading
512a Brough to Castle of Mey
Road walking. A mill, sheep, cattle, chickens and lot of signs to look at. Continue reading
509b Thurso to Castletown
Tracks, anti-tank defences, grey sands, cows, and a heritage trail that I’m too tired to follow. Continue reading
508b Scrabster to Thurso
I reach a lighthouse, and marvel at finely sculpted cliffs. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 