Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
Killer Cows: Killer Cows
A cautionary tale from Ireland
When Irish farmer, Dominic Leonard, was crushed by one of his cows, he suffered serious head injuries. In a video he describes the attack, the aftermath of his injuries, and the effect it had on him and his family.
Suggestions to improve footpath safety
There is often a bad’un in a herd and she is a catalyst for the others.
Surrounded and trampled by cows
I ended up on the ground, being trampled under the hooves of 10 or 15 cows.
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
375 Duror to Kentallen
A circular walk, where I meet a belligerent dragonfly and a host of yellow ducks. Continue reading
374pm to Duror
I walk through magical woodland, and find the ruins of a fairy house. Continue reading
374 Appin to The Highlands
I follow a cycle track and reach the Highlands. Continue reading
373pm Port Appin to Appin
I discover Castle Stalker, and cross the Jubilee Bridge. Continue reading
373am Barcaldine to Port Appin
I catch the school bus, walk through giant trees, and spend some time looking backwards. Continue reading
372pm Benderloch to Barcaldine
I am disappointed by a castle, but find the perfect spot to spend the night. Continue reading
372am Benderloch
I discover a lovely beach, eat chocolate fudge, and get lost in a wood. Continue reading
371 Connel to Benderloch
I get a good view of the Falls of Lora, and discover Oban Airport. Continue reading
370 pm Ganavan Bay to Connel
I follow a wonderful coastal path, discover an old castle, and miss the bus. Continue reading
370am Oban to Ganavan Bay
I walk through Oban and discover a couple of wonderful beaches. Continue reading
