Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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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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123 Hayle to Portreath
I see this long, wriggly thing on the damp sand. At first I think it is a snake. Then I think it must be an eel. But it has no fins and no apparent gills. In the end I believe it is a slow worm. Continue reading
122 – St Ives to Hayle
Lelant station is lovely. Tubs of flowers, a nice wooden seat, and the place is kept spick and span. Best of all, there is an amazingly beautiful view across the estuary. Sitting here, you wouldn’t care if your train was late. Continue reading
121 – St Ives (cont)
Artists come to St Ives for the light and for the views. I was expecting to be disappointed, as I often am, by this tourist-hyped place. But it defies my expectations. It is gorgeous, beautiful and utterly enticing. Continue reading
121 Gurnard’s Head to St Ives
I discover a Mermaid’s cove and meet my third adder. The first one was a fully grown male, the second a baby and this one, too, is just a youngster. But still, an adder! Continue reading
120 Botallack to Gurnard’s Head
I leave the path to take a photograph, I find myself plunged into a state of panic. Because of the covering of low bushes and the narrowness of the way, once you step off the path it is impossible to see the path. Is this really the right way? Or am I on a sheep track? Continue reading
119 Land’s End to Botallack
People say that Land’s End is a disappointing place – dominated by a large hotel and shopping complex. The Lizard is more attractive, both in ambience and scenery. But Land’s End is Land’s End and will always have a special significance for long-distance walkers. Continue reading
118 Lamorna to Porthcurno to Land’s End
The poor weather makes me very resentful. The day before yesterday my walk was ruined by pouring rain. Today it is ruined by thick mist. I know this section of the coast line would look very beautiful in clear weather. It is just a shame I can’t see any of the views. Continue reading
117 Perranuthnoe, Penzance to Lamorna Cove
As I pass by one of the fish shops, I look through the open door at the wonderful display on the counter. But there – right in the middle of the display – is a huge herring gull, chomping his way through the fish. Continue reading
116 Porthleven to Praa Sands
I decide to ’embrace the wet’. This sounds like a good mantra. I start reciting it as I march along in my cloudy, wet world. ‘Embrace the wet.’ The path is overgrown. Wet branches lash against my legs. Through gritted teeth I chant, ‘Embrace the wet.’ Continue reading
115 Predannack to Porthleven
While I marvel at the achievements of Marconi, a bird drops dead from the sky and falls at my feet. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 