Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Aggressive or curious cattle? Either pose a risk to walkers.
3 recent reports follow, 2 with dogs, 1 without. All the walkers felt worried enough by the cattle’s behaviour and exited the field across potentially dangerous routes. People may argue some of the cows were “just” curious or playful rather than aggressive. If a 1/2 ton of animal is “curious” and comes charging towards you […]
Are more field exits a solution to escape from aggressive cattle?
Report: 1243 Date: 14/5/26 Location: The incident happened on the Dales Way. In the field between the railway line on Lambrook Beck and the Beck houses. This field is in the Dales Way between Sedbergh and Burneside. Rajiv’s post: We were walking on a public footpath on the Dales Way when our path was blocked […]
Cows and walkers – no dogs, but walks spoiled
We published a post recently about being careful while planning new walking routes for fear of meeting cattle Ensuring Safety on a Walking Holiday: Cattle Management – Cattle Safety . This fear is not unusual, and is well founded, we have hundreds of reports where walkers have been frightened or hurt. Below are three recent […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
487 Scourie to Tarbet
I set off across wild countryside, following marker poles and cairns. Continue reading
486 Badcall to Scourie
I marvel at tropical waters, and reflect on how much geology I’ve learnt. Continue reading
485 Newton to Loch Duartbeg
Road-walking through empty landscape and a panic when I think I’ve lost my van. Continue reading
484 Loch Ardbhair to Newton Lodge, Unapool
I walk the last section of the Wee Mad Road, and lose a mountain. Continue reading
483 Drumbeg to Loch Ardbhair
I beware of pigs, and discover a huge, open landscape with incredible views. Continue reading
482b Drumbeg
I walk round beautiful Loch Drumbeg and reach an amazing viewpoint. Continue reading
482a Stoer to Drumbeg
I’m back on the Wee Mad Road, and discover another amazing beach. Continue reading
481pm Clachtoll to Stoer Head
I walk through empty countryside and end up at an amazing lighthouse. Continue reading
481am Achmelvich to Clachtoll
I walk along a Core Path and rejoin the Wee Mad Road. Continue reading
480 Lochinver to Achmelvich
I follow a Core Path, get spooked by some piglets, and find a perfect little beach. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 