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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93. Strete, Slapton Sands to Start Point
I had no idea this area of the coast was so beautiful. In fact, I had never heard of Slapton Sands or Beesands before. A couple come puffing up the path ahead of me. “It’s Devon’s best kept secret -don’t tell anyone.” Sorry. Just had to let it slip out on my blog… Continue reading
92. Dartmouth to Blackpool Sands
There are some hunched shapes moving about on the rocky islands. At first, I think some brave fishermen are perched precariously on these spiny outcrops, but I soon realise the shapes are not human, but cormorants. Continue reading
91. Brixham to Kingswear to Dartmouth
I meet nobody else for the next hour and a half. Compared to the crowded paths around Weymouth and the busy Lulworth Cove, where there were hundreds of people, this is bliss – and it is exactly what I imagined coast walking to be like. Continue reading
90. Paignton to Brixham
The seagull waits and watches carefully until the fish is removed from the hook. Then, in one quick swoop, it flies down to seize the fish from the man’s hands. ‘Oy,’ comes the shout, ‘the bird took my fish!’
89. Torquay to Paignton
Expecting concrete promenades in Torquay, I left my walking poles behind. But I find myself in a beautiful and natural landscape. I walk through old woodlands and pass spectacular red-sand beaches. Then it starts raining… Continue reading
88. Dawlish through Teignmouth to Torquay
I find myself scrambling up a steep, muddy path. Arriving at the top, gasping for breath, I discover I have travelled less than a 100 yards from where I started my descent. And it took me over 10 minutes.
Is this some sort of cruel joke?
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87. Dawlish Warren to Dawlish
The tide is high and fierce. Grey waves crash up against the sea wall as the train trundles by, just a few feet from the lashing spray.
86. Ladram Bay to Exmouth
I enjoy photographing the amazing rock formations in Ladram Bay. The walk into Budleigh Salterton is delightful. The beach of Sandy Bay provides a welcome chance to walk along the edge of the sea and into Exmouth. Continue reading
85. Branscombe to Ladram Bay
I can see where the waves are washing away the substance of the cliffs, causing a red discolouration of the sea below. The bloody redness of these Devon coastal waters is both dramatic and unsettling.
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83. Charmouth to Lyme Regis
I have been unwell and am irritated when the walk follows a busy road. Coastal walking? Miles from the sea? Bah humbug. Not a good start.
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