Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Miley and his wife have to wade across a stream to escape cattle.
Incident number 1305Date: 30.08.26Site: Public footpath alongside of Egglestone Abbey near Barnard Castle. County Durham.Bull with cows and calves (Comment: very large brown cattle with small horns.)2 walkers with dog on a lead. Miley’s Report: “We were walking from woods towards grasslands alongside Egglestone Abbey. This was the only route back to the gate onto […]
Cows chase walkers AGAIN on Sussex Ouse Valley way
Incident number 1303Date: 31.5.26Site: Between Lewes and Hamsey on the river footpath BN7I dog, on a lead, 2 walkers Description: “Chased by cows on footpath, not for the first time here but very scary. Our dog froze in panic making getting away from cows near impossible.We reported it to the council who have replied saying […]
Cows with calves roaming freely around Hare Hill
Incident number 1301Date: 24.05.26Site: Roughly this: What3words:Punctuate.Otter.Fronted. Near Over Alderley, Hare Hill permissive path. 1 dog on lead, 3 walkers. RH’s report: “We were just walking and suddenly a group of cattle burst out of a field (from nowhere) and moved around us, not charging but getting quite close, agitated and shifting around restlessly with […]
Tag Archives: travel
469 Mungasdale to Dundonnell
I love the view of Gruinard Island, but have no idea of its dark secrets. Continue reading
468 Laide to Mungasdale
I battle gales and steep slopes, and run my battery almost flat… and that’s before I start! Continue reading
467 Laide to Mellon Udrigle
I dither about the route, lose the path, but discover a beautiful beach. Continue reading
466b Aultbea to Laide
I find a viewpoint without a view, and find a hidden bench. Continue reading
465 View point to view point, Drumchork
I search for elusive dolphins, and complete my shortest walk ever. Continue reading
464 Naast to Poolewe to Inverewe Viewpoint
Out of the blue, an intense feeling of calmness and well-being engulfs me. Continue reading
463 Cove to Naast
After a late start, I enjoy wonderful views, and find an amazing beach. Continue reading
461pm Barrow Haven to the Humber Bridge
I finally reach the wonderful bridge, and the sun comes out! Continue reading
461am Goxhill Haven to Barrow Haven
I have an unpleasant encounter with a farmer, but end up walking towards an iconic bridge. Continue reading
460 East Halton to Goxhill Haven
A walk through murk and gloom, with plenty of mysteries. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 