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
333 Maidens to Dunure to Ayr
I conquer a couple of castles, but am defeated by the incoming tide. Continue reading
332 Girvan to Maidens
A lonely shore to the Turnberry golf course. Continue reading
331 Ballantrae to Girvan
I fall in love with Ailsa Craig, and meet a snake in the grass. Continue reading
330 Glenapp to Ballantrae
I meet feral goats, a shrieking peregrine falcon, and startle a baby fawn. Oh… and more cows. Continue reading
329 Stranraer to Glenapp Church
I walk past ferry ports, gun emplacements, and discover a daring female aviator. Continue reading
328 Kirkcolm to Stranraer
I walk in perfect sunshine beside Loch Ryan, and reach Stranraer. Continue reading
327 Leswalt to Kirkcolm
A strange day, beginning with a graveyard and ending with a row of little bodies. Continue reading
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
