Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
It could have ended so badly near Speaks Mill, Hartland
Incident number: 1269 Response ID: 329,908,514 Date of incident: March 3rd 2026 Location: Hartland near Speaks Mill on the SW coastal path Status: Group of walkers with two dogs on a lead on PRoW Dani’s story “Walking along the SW coastal path following an All Trails app trail when we come to a gate with […]
Dodford footpath leading to Bournheath – walker cornered by a mixed herd
Incident number: 1266 Response ID: 329,840,622 Date of incident: 18.06.26 Location: Field adjacent to top of Yarnold Lane, Dodford leading across to Bournheath ( to right hand side as driving out of Dodford Status: Lone walker with dogs on lead onPRoW Sarah’s Story “The cattle approached (they were a mixed herd of Charolais, Hereford, friesian […]
Trapped by cattle on weavers way near Halvergate
Incident number: 1264 Response ID: 329,834,345 Date of incident: 10.06.26 Location: On the Weavers Way footpath, between Stone Road, Halvergate and Berney Arms, shortly before the railway line. Status: Lone walker with no dog on PRoW RW’s story “I was walking on the path across the marshes, following the Weavers Way path. A group of […]
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326 Portpatrick to Leswalt
I tramp. And tramp. And tramp some more. Continue reading
325 Ardwell to Portpatrick
A blissful cow-free walk, ending in a much-appreciated reunion with old friends. Continue reading
324 Port Logan to Ardwell
I have several close-encounters with cattle, and cool my nerves in a peaceful garden. Continue reading
323 Drummore to Port Logan
I find the perfect cottage and have a close encounter with bullocks. Continue reading
322 Drummore to Mull of Galloway
A circular walk to the southernmost part of Scotland. Continue reading
321 Sandhead to Drummore
Bluebells and cormorants. An easy walk along the shore to reach the southernmost shop in Scotland. Continue reading
320 Glenluce to Sandhead
A day of ups an downs, roads and sands, bogs and adders. Continue reading
319 Port William to Glenluce
A day of road walking and drama. I meet an angry cyclist, exhausted hikers, and an abandoned boy. Continue reading
318 Isle of Whithorn to Port William
I enjoy a cow-free walk over stunning cliffs, discover a saintly cave, and admire a memorial to an otter. Continue reading
317 Garlieston to Isle of Whithorn
I take up coasteering to escape from cows, and end up beside a sacred cairn. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 