Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
John was nearly killed by cows, HSE decide that a few signs will make this safe for future walkers.
Report: 1284 Date: 02/08/21 Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire. On footpath from East Whirlaw Farm to Style Road. Approximate map reference 255 936 on OS Map OL21 Single careful walker, no dog John’s report: “I skirted around a group of cows as I walked downhill, but a number of the calves started to follow me. After […]
This walker says they will never cross a field of cows again after incident on Welsh coastal path
Incident number: 1286 Date of incident: 14.07.26 Location: Welsh Coast Path in the Vale of Glamorgan heading west from Cwm Nash towards Dunraven. Status: Lone walker with no dog on PRoW Charles’s story “I was walking across the fields along the clifftop on the Wales Coast Path. In the second field there was a large […]
A broken arm after being headbutted by cow near to Exeter canal at Turf Lock
Incident number: 1285 Date of incident: 04.07.26 Location: Exminster footpath 3, between RSPB land and the Exeter Canal at Turf Lock. Status: Group of walkers (between 3 and 5) with no dog on PRoW Roger’s account of the incident “We were walking back to the RSPB footpath, ant 8pm, after a meal at the Turf […]
Tag Archives: Wales
232 Caernarfon to Y Felinheli
Perhaps its the dullness of the day, or the tediousness of the route, or the long drive to get here, but every step is an effort. Continue reading
220 Llanbedr, Harlech to Penrhyndeudraeth
An interesting day full of unexpected twists. I walk along sunny sands under a horizon of snow-capped mountains. I find a lost shoe, meet enormous sheep, and negotiate 7 separate railway crossings. Continue reading
217 Tywyn to Llwyngwril
In glorious sunshine, I walk along quiet roads and bridleways, past pregnant sheep and skeletons, and gasp at the incredible views. Continue reading
214 (pm) Tre’r-ddol to Machynlleth
I run the risk of being caught in the dark, and decide I should abandon coastal walking and become a hill walker instead. Continue reading
209 am Aberporth to Llangrannog
A perfect day, on a wheelchair-friendly path, past holiday cottages created from railway carriages, and a litter-free walk. If only there was an easy way up all those hills… Continue reading
205 Fishguard to Newport
I anticipate an early and relaxing lunch, but things don’t exactly work out the way I planned. Continue reading
203 pm Aber Mawr to Pwll Deri
Stone circles seem to be the theme of today’s walk. I climb up treacherous slopes and lose my way among the rocks. Continue reading
201 St Davids to Whitesands Bay
The path is positively crowded today, with swarms of kayakers and plagues of coasteerers. 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
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) 