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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Letting go of his dog probably saved Michael’s life

Report 1259, Response ID 329,768,059, Single walker and dog, group of cows with calves and a bull 6/6/26 Location: Between Blore & Thorpe, Ashbourne on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. On a bridle path between Coldwall Bridge and Coldwell Farm. The Limestone Way runs through the field as well as another public right of way. What three […]
Cows used our dog as a football

Report 1256 Response ID 329,756,083 17/5/26 2 people and dogs Location: Staplehay, Trull Somerset, Spearcey Farm SW’s report: It’s a public footpath with 2 adjoining fields, with a river on one side, which the cows also access regularly. As we entered the second field we immediately noticed that there were 2 or 3 calves with […]
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 […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
412 part 2 – Sandaig to Glenelg
I have a new companion, but my morning ends in disappointment. Continue reading
412 part 1 – Sandaig
I visit a special place – beautiful but sad. Continue reading
411 Arnisdale to Upper Sandaig
I ride the Monster and do some road walking. Continue reading
410 Corran to Arnisdale
I discover Arnisdale is beautiful – despite the rain – but am frustrated by my lack of progress. Continue reading
409 Glen Arnisdale to Corran
A rainy day, and a short walk that ends in evening sunshine. Continue reading
408 Kinlochhourn to Glen Arnisdale
I follow the pylons through a wild valley. Continue reading
407pm Barrisdale to Kinlochhourn
I fall in love with Loch Hourn. Continue reading
407am Barrisdale
I take a ferry ride and find a perfect bay. Continue reading
406 (part 2) Inverie to Barrisdale
I walk across Knoydart, and discover the peaceful wilderness isn’t as peaceful as it first seems. Continue reading
406 (part 1) Inverie to Barrisdale
I am disappointed by Inverie, but meet old friends in the ‘wilderness’. Continue reading

