Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Miley and his wife have to wade across a stream to escape cattle.
Incident number 1305Date: 30.08.26Site: Public footpath alongside of Egglestone Abbey near Barnard Castle. County Durham.Bull with cows and calves (Comment: very large brown cattle with small horns.)2 walkers with dog on a lead. Miley’s Report: “We were walking from woods towards grasslands alongside Egglestone Abbey. This was the only route back to the gate onto […]
Cows chase walkers AGAIN on Sussex Ouse Valley way
Incident number 1303Date: 31.5.26Site: Between Lewes and Hamsey on the river footpath BN7I dog, on a lead, 2 walkers Description: “Chased by cows on footpath, not for the first time here but very scary. Our dog froze in panic making getting away from cows near impossible.We reported it to the council who have replied saying […]
Cows with calves roaming freely around Hare Hill
Incident number 1301Date: 24.05.26Site: Roughly this: What3words:Punctuate.Otter.Fronted. Near Over Alderley, Hare Hill permissive path. 1 dog on lead, 3 walkers. RH’s report: “We were just walking and suddenly a group of cattle burst out of a field (from nowhere) and moved around us, not charging but getting quite close, agitated and shifting around restlessly with […]
Tag Archives: woodland
544b Taindore to North Kessock
I am confused by signs and duplicate names, but end up in the right place – passing under the wonderful Kessock Bridge. Continue reading
544a Munlochy to Taindore
I follow a Core Path, and end up back on the JOG Trail. Then I get lost… of course. Continue reading
543a Munlochy to Ormond Castle
I walk along an old railway line, and then a wonderful, misty walk through woodland. Continue reading
541pm Cromarty to Rosemarkie
I may not be close to the shore, but I have a wonderful view over the Moray Firth. Continue reading
534 Tain to Inver
A walk of two halves. Along the shore to a beautiful woodland, and then road-walking into Inver. Continue reading
533pm Dornoch to Tain
Across a bridge and causeway, I climb a hill, and go down a lovely avenue of trees. Continue reading
479b Culag Woods to Lochinver
I wander through a woodland, read a mysterious message, and reach Lochinver harbour. Continue reading
374pm to Duror
I walk through magical woodland, and find the ruins of a fairy house. Continue reading
372am Benderloch
I discover a lovely beach, eat chocolate fudge, and get lost in a wood. Continue reading
316 pm Wigtown to Garlieston
I am completely blissed out by bluebells, bluebells, and more bluebells. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 