Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Devon or Staffs; dog or no dog; near misses with cows happen – they need fencing off
Report: 1291 Date: 3/8/26 Location: Cullompton, highbanks, Devon. W3W ///relocated.waters.request 2 walkers, no dog Single cow, ? Charolais Report: “We were walking along the opposite side of the field next to the bushes, the cows were down by the river. They had moved around a bit, but they weren’t near us and we weren’t near […]
Boisterous cattle on the Cotswold Way stop walkers following the path.
Incident number: 1290Date: 2/8/26Site: On the Cotswold Way public footpath at Sands Farm (between Dyrham and Pennsylvania/ (Cold Ashton) just before where the Cotswold Way crosses Gorse Lane. The very approximate coordinates are 51.468770,-2.378849.Type of cow: Boisterous group of young cattle.2 walkers, no dog. Report: “At approximately 12:00 noon, Sunday 2nd August 2026, my mother […]
Cows with calves across major walking route
Incident number 1287Date: 26.07.26Site: Winnats Pass loop trail2 walkers and dog (on lead) Report: “The cows were stood next to the gate we needed to get through, as my friend and her dog carefully passed them to get through the gate a cow turned to her and began walking fast towards her, it’s head was […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
545a Alturlie Point to Inverness
Walking from the pretty village of Alturlie, along a lovely beach… and then my path disappears. Continue reading
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
Rainy day
Nothing happened today. Continue reading
543b Ormond Castle through Avoch to Fortrose
I am disappointed by a castle, but walk through cold mist to the quaint fishing port of Avoch, and then past a mysterious stone to reach Fortrose. Continue reading
543a Munlochy to Ormond Castle
I walk along an old railway line, and then a wonderful, misty walk through woodland. Continue reading
542pm Rosemarkie to Fortrose
[This walk was completed on Sunday 11th May 2025] Such a treat to have lunch in a cafe! There have been so few places open on the north coast of Scotland – closed pubs, and cafes that have erratic opening … Continue reading
542am Rosemarkie and Fairy Glen
I don’t see any fairies, but I do discover some wonderful waterfalls and peaceful pools. 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
541am Cromarty to Rosemarkie
A lovely walk through fields of sheep and woodland. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 