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
183(pm) Burry Port to Pembrey
I watch a dumper truck clearing sand from the beach, walk past a mussel farm, and get lost in Pembrey Country Park. Continue reading
183(am) Llanelli to Burry Port
After catching the train back to Llanelli, I resume my walk at Seaside. The tide is in, and so the little estuary (called The Flats) doesn’t look quite so muddy today. (I love these practical and prosaic names: Seaside and The … Continue reading
182(pm) Llanelli and Seaside
I am back on the coast again – well, maybe not the coast exactly. It’s still river and estuary, with plenty of mud and marsh. Continue reading
182am Pen-clawdd to Llanelli
The sun is shining and Pen-clawdd looks more picturesque than I remembered it.
181 Llanmadoc to Pen-clawdd
It feels deliciously decadent to be out walking on a Monday morning, instead of working. I could catch a bus to Llanmadoc, but my B&B landlady offers me a lift instead. Double decadence! She drops me off by the church, from … Continue reading
180b Broughton Bay and Whiteford Sands
I spend hours wandering along a never-ending beach, see an old iron lighthouse, watch as the coastline shifts in front of my eyes, and discover some mysterious shell mounds. Continue reading
180a Rhossili Beach
Despite its popularity, this beautiful beach is virtually unspoiled by development. Continue reading
179 Port-Eynon to Rhossili
I stumble across ancient forts, follow an impossible track along a deadly cliff, and end up on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Continue reading
178 Oxwich to Port-Eynon
I walk in morning drizzle, but avoid the afternoon downpour. And the crowds.
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177pm East Cliff to Oxwich Bay
The sun is shining, the gorse is golden. This is turning into a wonderful day’s walking – one of the best I’ve ever experienced.
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