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
178 Oxwich to Port-Eynon
I walk in morning drizzle, but avoid the afternoon downpour. And the crowds.
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176 Swansea Bay
I walk along the bay, past the “ugly, lovely, town” of Swansea, across sand and shells, before coming across an unusual sculpture. Continue reading
175 Port Talbot to Swansea Marina
I leave a trail of footprints across black-streaked sand, wonder what ‘live water’ means, and meet my old friend, the M4. Continue reading
174 Kenfig Dunes to Port Talbot
From soft sand, to hard pavements, today is a walk of contrasts, and always dominated by the smoggy outline of the steelworks. Continue reading
173a Ogmore-by-Sea to Porthcawl
I walk up Ogmore River and get lost in the dunes of Merthyr-Mawr. Continue reading
172 Nash Point to Ogmore-by-Sea
I encounter amazing rock formations, visit the site of King Caractacus’s resistance, and am defeated not by the Romans, but by the wind. Continue reading
171 Lantwit Major to Nash Point
A wonderful cliff top walk, past pill-boxes and secret coves, to Nash Lighthouse. And I learn the secret of St Donat’s Castle. Continue reading
170 Barry Island to Llantwit Major
I discover the best side of Barry Island, reach the southernmost point in Wales and have a horrible walk alongside a power station, before reaching the pretty beach at Llantwit Major. Continue reading
169b Cardiff to Barry
I discover more art work, walk through a gloomy Penarth, see another Marconi plaque, and find ruined defences from WW2. 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
