Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Ensuring Safety on a Walking Holiday: Cattle Management
We all have a right to walk safely along footpaths, and we can’t predict which cattle will be aggressive.
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 […]
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491pm Kinlochbervie to Blairmore
I walk past fields of invisible pigs and goats, and meet a fellow hiker. Continue reading
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
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 