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
342 Kildonan to Lagg
I survive mud and midges, walking the coast of Arran on a beautiful day. Continue reading
341 Whiting Bay to Kildonan
I take the high road and visit a magnificent waterfall and giant graves. Continue reading
340 Lamlash to Whiting Bay
Wooden walkways, slippery rocks, and a painful tumble. Continue reading
339 Brodick to Lamlash
I cross over to Arran, where clouds gather over the mountains, but the sea is tropical. Continue reading
338 Fairlie to Wemyss Bay
I take the low road, and struggle with fatigue. Continue reading
337 Ardrossan to Fairlie
Wonderful beaches, a scary nuclear power station, and a silly argument. Continue reading
336 pm Stevenston to Ardrossan
Beach walking in brilliant sunshine, and then a grand marina. Continue reading
336a Irvine to Stevenston
I follow a multitasking path, meet some foreign invaders, and discover a secret beach. Continue reading
335 Troon to Irvine
There’s a fretful wildness to the weather, and my umbrella bobs and bounces. Continue reading
334pm Ayr to Troon
A walk of contrasts. Lonely beaches and industrial zones. Continue reading
