Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Killer Cows
A cautionary tale from Ireland
When Irish farmer, Dominic Leonard, was crushed by one of his cows, he suffered serious head injuries. In a video he describes the attack, the aftermath of his injuries, and the effect it had on him and his family.
Suggestions to improve footpath safety
There is often a bad’un in a herd and she is a catalyst for the others.
Surrounded and trampled by cows
I ended up on the ground, being trampled under the hooves of 10 or 15 cows.
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
Posted in 14 Cardigan Coast
Tagged hiking, hill walking, longdistance trail, photography, travel, Wales
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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
