Ruth Livingstone

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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
3 incidents – Different counties, different cattle, with and without dog

Each report below details a moment when walkers proceeding along public footpaths were confronted by cattle. Each must be regarded as a near miss as any close encounter can cause awful injuries. Nicky dropped the lead when the bullocks charged and they ran after the dog allowing her to escape unharmed. Matt was chased by […]
Rachel and crew saved by horses

Report: 1310 Date: 04/09/26 Location: Mount Pleasant, Upton Cheyney, Nr Bristol Cows with calves in the field Small group of walkers with dog on lead Rachel’s Report: “We walked past the cows ( around 30-50) on the footpath slowly, taking a wide birth around them. When we were about 10 metres past them they started […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
494 Drochaid Mhor to Durness
I discover the Cape Wrath ferry terminal, follow a treacherous coastal path, and end up pigging-out on chocolate. Continue reading
493 Rhiconich to Drochaid Mhor
I walk through a beautful valley, get spooked by a yellow van, and finally see some baby lambs. Continue reading
492 Blairmore to Sandwood Bay
I spend a day on the most beautiful beach in the world, almost reach Cape Wrath, and discover a lake of dead fish. Continue reading
491pm Kinlochbervie to Blairmore
I walk past fields of invisible pigs and goats, and meet a fellow hiker. Continue reading
491am Rhiconich to Kinlochbervie
I follow a winding road to Kinlochbervie, visit an intriguing monument, and find a hidden cafe. Continue reading
490 Road to Rhiconich
I follow diversions and get damp in the rain. Continue reading
489 Tarbet, through Laxford Bridge
More beautiful lochs – and a bridge. I hear my first cuckoo of spring. Continue reading
488 Tarbet Circuit
I walk past lochs, up hills and down again, and am disappointed by a misread Fondle. Continue reading
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

