Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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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
Ferry ride from Tarbet to Mallaig
Confusion over ferries, but I get there in the end. Continue reading
405 Loch Morar to Tarbet
I walk along the deep waters of Loch Morar and lookout for monsters. Continue reading
404pm Morar towards Tarbet
Are there monsters here? Continue reading
404am Morar to Mallaig
It’s the day of the European elections… and I’m walking to Mallaig. Continue reading
403pm Back of Keppoch to Morar
I try to avoid trespassing, and enjoy some incredible views. Continue reading
403am Arisaig to Back of Keppoch
I struggle around the beautiful shore of Keppoch, and meet my first unfriendly farmer. Continue reading
402pm Lochailort to Arisaig
I outwit a herd of cows and end up beside a mysterious memorial. Continue reading
402am Lochailort to Arisaig
I discover the Scots really are obsessed with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Continue reading
401pm Roshven to Lochailort
I walk along a beautiful road and discover an open pub! Continue reading
401am Glenuig to Roshven
I meet a confused wanderer, and reach the shore of Loch Ailort. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 