Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
3 reports of aggressive cattle
Incident No: 1319Date: 14.08.26Site: 51.6221725, -2.5476959 Near Thornbury, South Gloucestershire1 cow, 1 walker, no dogDescription: “I was going to walk across the field, it was open with no warning signs. A cow was staring at me, I didn’t think much about it and just kept my distance. It took a few steps towards me so […]
Experienced rider meets aggressive cows at Timberscombe Common
ncident No: 1318Date: 13.10.26Site: Timberscombe Common, Timberscombe near Minehead, Somerset1 horse, 1 pony and rider. Group of cows. Sophie’s Report : “I was hacking my horse back along the bridleway across the centre of the common towards the village, when the cows saw me and charged at me. My horse and the pony I was […]
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 […]
Tag Archives: travel
298 pm Rockcliffe to Gretna
Gretna Green or bust? Well, it nearly busted me, but I got there in the end. Continue reading
298 am Carlisle to Rockcliffe
I walk up the River Eden and (almost) see an otter. Continue reading
297 Glasson to Carlisle
I follow an invisible Hadrian’s Wall, scramble through marshes and reach the banks of Eden. Continue reading
296 pm Bowness-on-Solway to Glasson
I join a Roman Wall and march to find a pub that’s actually open. Continue reading
296 am Whitrigg to Bowness-on-Solway
I walk along the edge of a marsh, past arrays of both modern and ancient defence systems. Continue reading
295 Abbey Town to Kirkbride
It’s dull and dismal. But I finally break the 3,000 mile barrier. Continue reading
294 pm Silloth to Abbeytown
Obstructed stiles, barbed wire, and deep mud. Not an easy walk! Continue reading
294 am Silloth to Abbeytown
I reach Grune Point, and discover a mysterious path across the marsh. Continue reading
293 Maryport to Silloth
Endless shoreline and empty seascapes. Scotland in the distance. Continue reading
292 Workington to Maryport
I catch the train from Maryport to Workington. Today, due to transport logistics, I’ve only planned a short walk. So I can relax, take my time, and enjoy the day. And I’m following the official England Coast Path – so nothing could possibly go wrong, could … Continue reading
