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
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
400 Kinlochmoidart to Glenuig
A day of drizzle and disappointment. Continue reading
399 Ardmolich to Kinlochmoidart
I visit the bustling metropolis of Kinlochmoidart. Continue reading

