Ruth Livingstone
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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
291 Parton to Workington
An unusual walk today through a mix of rural and industrial landscapes, full of signs and symbols, and dogs… Continue reading
290 St Bees, Whitehaven and Parton
The mist has gone. And St Bees Head is radiant in the morning sunshine. Continue reading
289 Sellafield to St Bees
Nuclear power stations, sea foam, geology lessons, and a golden beach. Continue reading
288 Ravenglass to Sellafield
The mist creates an eerie and energy-sapping walk. Sellafield looms menacingly. Continue reading
287 Eskmeals Range to Ravenglass
Three rainbows, two fords, and one lost husband… my last visit to Cumbria this year. Continue reading
286 pm Haverigg to Eskmeals Range
The sun is strong and the wind has dropped. I meet nobody, apart from several hundred sheep. Continue reading
286 am Haverigg to Eskmeals Range
This is proper seaside. So much empty space, and such clean, fresh-smelling air. Continue reading
285 pm Broughton to Haverigg
When I look out across the marsh I get a shock! The muddy channels are filling with water. Continue reading
285 am Broughton to Haverigg
Leaf litter on wet stones creates a treacherous surface. My clodhopping boots slip and slide like a pair of ice skates. Continue reading
284 Kirkby-in Furness to Broughton-
This is the sort of day – and the type of scenery – which makes for joyful walking. I could walk for ever… Continue reading
