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 […]
Tag Archives: scotland
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
463 Cove to Naast
After a late start, I enjoy wonderful views, and find an amazing beach. Continue reading
462 Cove to somewhere near Rubha Reidh
[This walk was completed on the 17th May 2022] It’s my first trip back to Scotland for nearly two years. I wake very early to soft sunlight, and take a photo out of the window of my Airbnb studio-apartment. Scotland … Continue reading
440am North Erradale to Melvaig
Drifting mists and a secret beach – but I stick to the road. Continue reading
439pm Gairloch to North Erradale
I follow a Core Path through crofting settlements, find a wonderful beach, and see a lot of sheep. Continue reading
439am Gairloch to North Erradale
I walk through Gairloch. Bigger than you think. Continue reading
438pm Kerrysdale to Gairloch
Gairloch has a pretty beach, and a stunning view point. Continue reading
438am Badachro to Kerrysdale
Old horses, horned cattle, and duplicate names. Continue reading
437pm Opinan to Badachro
Beautiful lochs and a ‘dry island’. Continue reading
