Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
3 reports of aggressive cattle
Incident No: 1319Date: 14.08.26Site: 51.6221725, -2.5476959 Near Thornbury, South Gloucestershire1 cow, 1 walker, no dogDescription: “I was going to walk across the field, it was open with no warning signs. A cow was staring at me, I didn’t think much about it and just kept my distance. It took a few steps towards me so […]
Experienced rider meets aggressive cows at Timberscombe Common
ncident No: 1318Date: 13.10.26Site: Timberscombe Common, Timberscombe near Minehead, Somerset1 horse, 1 pony and rider. Group of cows. Sophie’s Report : “I was hacking my horse back along the bridleway across the centre of the common towards the village, when the cows saw me and charged at me. My horse and the pony I was […]
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 […]
Tag Archives: walking
503b Armadale Bay to Strathy
I endure a long boring slog through MAMFA country. Continue reading
438am Badachro to Kerrysdale
Old horses, horned cattle, and duplicate names. Continue reading
434 Inveralligin to Craig’s Bothy (part 3)
I don’t let go of the brakes until I reach the bottom. Continue reading
423 first part, Ardaneaskan to Kishorn
The descent to Achintraid is supposed to involve a slippery rock and a piece of rope! Continue reading
420am Strome Ferry to Lochcarron
I walk along the road beside Loch Carron. Continue reading
419 Plockton to Strome Ferry
I catch a train and am disappointed by a castle. Continue reading
417 over to Skye
I cross the bridge to Skye. Continue reading
415 Shiel Bridge to Eilean Donan Castle
I take the high road in the mist, and watch out for kangaroos. Continue reading
407am Barrisdale
I take a ferry ride and find a perfect bay. Continue reading
267 Warton to Blackpool
I’m hoping today will be easier than yesterday, and I get off to a good start. Continue reading
