Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Coastal path is closed to walkers because of dangerous cattle
Ceredigion Llanrhystud (21 day emergency closure from 15 October 2026) Presence of dangerous cattle on the path near Tregynan, Llanrhystud. en until 05-11-2026 Above is the detail given for the emergency closure of a section of the coast path in Wales. The decision was taken by Ceredigion County Council according to press reports, but there […]
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 […]
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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
506b Sandside Bay
I admire a beautiful wall, and walk across a radioactive beach. Continue reading
506a Reay and Sandside Head
I walk past a contaminated beach, and head for Sandside Head. Continue reading
505b Melvich to nearly Reay
I head off the beaten track, pass un-named lochs, and leave Mackay Country behind. Continue reading
505a Melvich via Portskerra
A wonderful walk, despite dire warning signs and a Drownings Memorial. Continue reading
