Ruth Livingstone
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
3 incidents – Different counties, different cattle, with and without dog
Each report below details a moment when walkers proceeding along public footpaths were confronted by cattle. Each must be regarded as a near miss as any close encounter can cause awful injuries. Nicky dropped the lead when the bullocks charged and they ran after the dog allowing her to escape unharmed. Matt was chased by […]
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 […]
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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
109 Nare Head to Zone Point
This section of the walk is truly beautiful- Treluggan Cliff. On my left are rocks beneath and clear sea. On my right are wild flower meadows – covered in a mad profusion of blue, pink, red and yellow. Daisies line the path. What a treat.
108 Caerhays Castle to Nare Head
Among the flattened and deadened vegetation, one plant is putting out vigorous new shoots – red leaves, large and strong and healthy. Like an awful triffid, the Japanese Knotweed refuses to die.
107 Mevagissey to Caerhays Castle
I walk a beautiful stretch of Cornish coast, discovering hidden beaches and ending up at a fairy-tale castle. This is what coast walking should be like. Beautiful, peaceful, wild, great views. Continue reading
106 Charlestown, Pentewan to Mevagissey
It is drizzling. I have a rant about a private beach and am amused by a profusion of signs along the path. I thought I was making great progress, but it turns out I’m not where I thought I was. Continue reading
105 Polkerris to Par Sands to Charlestown
I encounter rock falls, a deviated path, feral sheep, a china clay mill, a derelict beach and a beautiful port. All along a 6 mile walk. That’s Cornwall for you. Continue reading
104 (b) Fowey to Polkerris
I am growing very tired. In retrospect, I should have ended my walk at either Polruan or Fowey. But this is a rare, sunny day and after a large glass of Cornish cyder you feel you can do anything!
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104 (a) Polperro to Fowey
A windy cliff top walk in Cornwall, along the South West Coast Path. With my eyes on the view I’m not watching my feet. Something slithers across the path ahead. An adder!
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103 Looe to Polperro
Conditions aren’t good. The wind is fierce and both the sea and landscape are cloaked in grey. Waves roll in, crashing past grey rocks and lashing at the harbour wall. Continue reading
