Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Pip encounters a dangerous herd on the Welsh Coastal Path
Response ID: 328,436,497 Report number: 1222 Location: Ceredigion Coast Path (part of the Wales Coast Path) between Gwbert & Mwnt Date: 04/02/26 2 walkers, no dog, meet about 40 Welsh Black bullocks Pips report: “On the return stretch of our walk we encountered extremely treacherous terrain and a herd of about 40 Welsh Black bullocks […]
Frightened walker asks “Surely the footpath could be fenced off just like it had been done leading up to this section?”
Incident number:1220 Response ID: 328,248,081 Location: Back Forest Farm, River Dane, near Wincle & DaneBridge, Peak District ///wasps.promote.homelands Date 26/01/26 Single walker, no dog SY’s Report: “I was heading back to DaneBridge/Wincle from Gradbach/Black Forest. I’d walked by Back Forest Farm along the path between their fields and came to a gate/stile. As I crossed […]
This walker was rescued by a kind person from Denston Hall
Incident number: 1218 Response ID: 320,795,463 Date of incident: 29.12.2025 Location: Below Denston Hall, Denston Suffolk Status: Lone walker with dog on lead on PROW L.Cooper’s story “I saw a group of cows ahead and waited to see if they would move. As I couldn’t get past without going near to them I backtracked and […]
Tag Archives: scotland
486 Badcall to Scourie
I marvel at tropical waters, and reflect on how much geology I’ve learnt. Continue reading
480 Lochinver to Achmelvich
I follow a Core Path, get spooked by some piglets, and find a perfect little beach. Continue reading
477 Drumrunie to Clach Mor
I walk in the rain. Continue reading
475 Ardmair to Blughasary
I chat to a proper hiker, and try to follow a difficult path. Continue reading
473pm Lael Forest Garden to Ullapool
Watching out for squirrels and otters, and musing on the difference between a hiker and a tramp. Continue reading
472 to Braemore Junction and Lael Forest Garden
I walk through an endless valley, discover a hidden gorge, and spot some giant redwood trees. Continue reading
471 lay-by through Dundonnell Forest to lay-by
I follow a road through beautiful valleys, and watch the rain on the mountains. Continue reading
469 Mungasdale to Dundonnell
I love the view of Gruinard Island, but have no idea of its dark secrets. Continue reading
466am Mellon Charles to Aultbea
I look like a wandering ghost in the misty landscape. Continue reading
465 View point to view point, Drumchork
I search for elusive dolphins, and complete my shortest walk ever. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 