Ruth Livingstone
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Miley and his wife have to wade across a stream to escape cattle.
Incident number 1305Date: 30.08.26Site: Public footpath alongside of Egglestone Abbey near Barnard Castle. County Durham.Bull with cows and calves (Comment: very large brown cattle with small horns.)2 walkers with dog on a lead. Miley’s Report: “We were walking from woods towards grasslands alongside Egglestone Abbey. This was the only route back to the gate onto […]
Cows chase walkers AGAIN on Sussex Ouse Valley way
Incident number 1303Date: 31.5.26Site: Between Lewes and Hamsey on the river footpath BN7I dog, on a lead, 2 walkers Description: “Chased by cows on footpath, not for the first time here but very scary. Our dog froze in panic making getting away from cows near impossible.We reported it to the council who have replied saying […]
Cows with calves roaming freely around Hare Hill
Incident number 1301Date: 24.05.26Site: Roughly this: What3words:Punctuate.Otter.Fronted. Near Over Alderley, Hare Hill permissive path. 1 dog on lead, 3 walkers. RH’s report: “We were just walking and suddenly a group of cattle burst out of a field (from nowhere) and moved around us, not charging but getting quite close, agitated and shifting around restlessly with […]
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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
114 Lizard to Predannack Head
What a difference the weather makes. Last time I was here the wind tried to blow me off the path and I was wet from the rain. Today it is calm and dry. The path ahead is beautiful, lined by wild flowers above a blue sea. Continue reading
113 Coverack to Cadgwith to Lizard
From Black Head, I look to the south west and see the line of coast ahead – dull blue in the haze. That must be the Lizard peninsula. Crikey. It looks a long way away. Am I really going to get there today? Continue reading
112 Porthallow to Coverack
I can’t correlate the tracks with any of the roads marked on my map. The hedges are high. I get thoroughly confused and am relieved when I find a familiar yellow acorn on a pole – a footpath sign. Hooray! I am back on the official South West Coast Path.
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111 Mawnan, Helford, Porthallow
It is wet and gloomy. There is a kiosk on the beach, where I find the ferryman. He is drinking a mug of something hot and he suggests I might like to row myself across in the little row-boat. I think he is joking.
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110 Zone Point, St Mawes, Falmouth, Mawnan
On land again, I struggle through the busy streets of Falmouth. The pedestrian area near the ferry quay is crowded with meandering people and I get impatient with the loitering crowds. Don’t they know I have serious walking to do? Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 