Ruth Livingstone

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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
367am Kilmelford to Kilninver
I walk along the side of beautiful Loch Melfort, and search for a Money Tree. Continue reading
366pm Ardfern to Arduane
I leave the pub and cross over the road to a café, where I order tea and cake. By the time I set off for the rest of my walk, it’s the end of the school day, and the primary school is buzzing as … Continue reading
366am Carnassarie Castle to Ardfern
I spend my first night with The Beast, and lose my way. Continue reading
365pm Kilmartin to Carnassarie Castle
I walk past ancient cairns, discover a dead body, and explore a wonderful castle. Continue reading
365am Crinan to Kilmartin
I discover a beach of mud, a castle that’s not what it seems, and I find out what those Open Reach vans actually do all day. Continue reading
364pm Bellanoch to Crinan
The sea is a soft blue, as smooth as silk… beautiful. Continue reading
364am Bellanoch to Carsaig
I walk in the hot sun, and wonder why I’m doing this. Continue reading
363pm Achnamara to Bellanoch
I walk through wild woodland, try to spot a beaver, and get a nasty shock when I reach my car. Continue reading
363am Castle Sween to Achnamara
I walk past fields of sheep and deer, and discover a good way to escape from midges. Continue reading
362 Ellary Estate to Castle Sween
I avoid cows, discover some lovely beaches, and begin to tolerate the Monster. Continue reading

