Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
It could have ended so badly near Speaks Mill, Hartland
Incident number: 1269 Response ID: 329,908,514 Date of incident: March 3rd 2026 Location: Hartland near Speaks Mill on the SW coastal path Status: Group of walkers with two dogs on a lead on PRoW Dani’s story “Walking along the SW coastal path following an All Trails app trail when we come to a gate with […]
Dodford footpath leading to Bournheath – walker cornered by a mixed herd
Incident number: 1266 Response ID: 329,840,622 Date of incident: 18.06.26 Location: Field adjacent to top of Yarnold Lane, Dodford leading across to Bournheath ( to right hand side as driving out of Dodford Status: Lone walker with dogs on lead onPRoW Sarah’s Story “The cattle approached (they were a mixed herd of Charolais, Hereford, friesian […]
Trapped by cattle on weavers way near Halvergate
Incident number: 1264 Response ID: 329,834,345 Date of incident: 10.06.26 Location: On the Weavers Way footpath, between Stone Road, Halvergate and Berney Arms, shortly before the railway line. Status: Lone walker with no dog on PRoW RW’s story “I was walking on the path across the marshes, following the Weavers Way path. A group of […]
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171 Lantwit Major to Nash Point
A wonderful cliff top walk, past pill-boxes and secret coves, to Nash Lighthouse. And I learn the secret of St Donat’s Castle. Continue reading
170 Barry Island to Llantwit Major
I discover the best side of Barry Island, reach the southernmost point in Wales and have a horrible walk alongside a power station, before reaching the pretty beach at Llantwit Major. Continue reading
169b Cardiff to Barry
I discover more art work, walk through a gloomy Penarth, see another Marconi plaque, and find ruined defences from WW2. Continue reading
169a Cardiff Bay
I discover the entrance to Torchwood, visit Ianto’s Shrine and stumble across another Tardis. Three reasons to spend a long time in Cardiff Bay! Continue reading
168 Peterstone Wentlooge to Cardiff Bay
I try to walk at 3 mph – and get lost in a rubbish tip – before making it safely to Cardiff Bay. Continue reading
167b Newport to Peterstone Wentlooge
Near the Wentlooge levels I find the Tardis, and have a disappointing lunch interrupted by a flying drone. Later, I almost steal several horses. Continue reading
167a Newport
I think you can tell a great deal about a place by looking at its graffiti. And the number of illicit rubbish tips. Continue reading
166 Goldcliff to Newport Wetlands
Today I have a close encounter with Welsh mud, discover a Cyberman factory and am disappointed by a closed pub. Continue reading
165 Severn Tunnel Junction to Goldcliff
I wade through gloopy slurry and endure a hailstorm. But it’s all worth it when the sun comes out. Continue reading
164pm Mathern to Sudbrook to Severn Tunnel Junction
I meet some Welsh sheep and pass under the Second Severn Crossing, before losing my husband on Rogiet Moor. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 