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: 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
