Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
Family group with no dog cornered by cattle
Report: 1308 Date: 13/09/26 Location: Old Grange Farm, Longton, Lancs. ///aboard.cornfield.pays Family group with children, no dog Group of bullocks and cows – large beef cattle Worried walker’s Report: “The footpath we were following was shown on OS to go through Old Grange farm near Longton Lancs, but it had been diverted round it, through […]
Kate escapes over a barbed wire fence – 2nd attack in this area
Report: 1307 Date: 13/09/26 Location: High Stool Farm, Flagg, Derbyshire Single walker with dog on a lead Group of beef cattle, bullocks and calves Kate’s report: “I was walking along a public foot path through a field with a stile at either end during a circular route. A bullock started charging and stamping feet, I […]
Tag Archives: travel
524 Berriedale to Badbea
A misty walk to an abandoned village. Continue reading
523 Dunbeath to Berriedale
Road walking, with some great views. Continue reading
522 Latheron to Dunbeath
A road-walk in blazing sunshine, with great views. Two harbours, fairy houses, and a cafe! Continue reading
521 Lybster to Latheron
A beautiful coastline, but with some challenging scrambles. Continue reading
520b Whaligoe to Lybster
Difficult ground, terrible fatigue… and one last giant set of steps to climb. Continue reading
520a Whaligoe to Lybster
I admire an incredible series of steps, finally get to use my barbed-wire kit, and keep a watch out for cattle and rabbit holes. Continue reading
519pm Wick to Whaligoe
Countless geos, mysterious statues, and a leap of death – quite a day! Continue reading
519am Wick to Sarclet
My first coastal walk after my cancer diagnosis. And what a dramatic coastline! Continue reading
Last Munro, and I return home
I nearly make it to the top, but I’m too tired for the final push, and I return home early. Continue reading
517pm Wick to Castle Wick
A busy walk with lots to see, including memorials and not just one, but TWO, open-air swimming pools. Continue reading
