Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Normal route, same cows – this time was dangerous
Report Number: 1315Date: 29/09/26Location: South Mundham at the bottom of Fisher Lane, West SussexGroup of black and white cattle, single walker with dog on lead Alice’s Report: “As I was walking on the path towards the exit of the field the cows were a fair distance from me. I have walked this route many times […]
3 incidents – Different counties, different cattle, with and without dog
Each report below details a moment when walkers proceeding along public footpaths were confronted by cattle. Each must be regarded as a near miss as any close encounter can cause awful injuries. Nicky dropped the lead when the bullocks charged and they ran after the dog allowing her to escape unharmed. Matt was chased by […]
Rachel and crew saved by horses
Report: 1310 Date: 04/09/26 Location: Mount Pleasant, Upton Cheyney, Nr Bristol Cows with calves in the field Small group of walkers with dog on lead Rachel’s Report: “We walked past the cows ( around 30-50) on the footpath slowly, taking a wide birth around them. When we were about 10 metres past them they started […]
Tag Archives: travel
442 Ongar Hill to Sutton Bridge
I avoid bullocks, spot some wildlife – and a doughnut – and end up at a famous lighthouse. Continue reading
441b King’s Lynn to Ongar Hill
I find a ferry, at last, and get rather hot and muddy. Continue reading
441 King’s Lynn Revisited
King’s Lynn is where I started my walk 11 years ago. Now, I’m back… Continue reading
440pm Melvaig to Rubha Reidh
Sometimes, you are enveloped with the sheer joy of being alive and the beauty of the moment. 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
