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
306 pm Dalbeattie to Palnackie
I find a secret loch and spot a red squirrel, before arriving at my rendezvous in the Dead Zone. Continue reading
306 am Rockcliffe to Dalbeattie
I resist visiting a tidal island, walk past weird stone animals, and trek through a forest. Continue reading
305 pm Sandyhills to Rockcliffe
Beautiful coastal landscape. First a sandy beach, then gorse covered cliffs. Continue reading
305 am Southerness to Sandyhills
Rain showers and a cold wind, but I enjoy my walk to Sandyhills. Continue reading
304 New Abbey to Southerness
After road walking comes a beach. But the tide is high. Will I find a way through? Continue reading
303 Dumfries to New Abbey
I stomp through a marsh, startle a deer, hear a woodpecker, and arrive at a sweetheart abbey. Continue reading
302 Glencaple to Dumfries
River banks and broken bridges. Continue reading
301 Brow Well to Glencaple
Road, road, and yet more boring old road. But the trip up Ward Law hill makes it all worthwhile. Continue reading
300 Annan to Clarencefield
I discover Core Paths, and the perils of Scottish pronunciation. Continue reading
299 Gretna to Annan
I survive my first walk in Scotland, despite marshes and disappearing paths. Yay! Continue reading
