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
361 Achahoish to Ellary
I find a secret valley and lose my hat. But am headed off at the pass by a group of cows. Continue reading
360 Ormsary to Achahoish
Beautiful beaches, a lonely grave, and I struggle to walk with my blister. Continue reading
359 Ardpatrick to Kilberry and Ormsary
Today I get up very early, and drive back towards Kilberry, arriving in good time to catch bus number 447. There are only 2 passengers. Myself and a sleepy-looking schoolgirl. The bus driver seems surprised by my choice of destination – the turnoff … Continue reading
358 Tarbert to Ardpatrick
I miss the bus, and wrestle with The Monster. Continue reading
357 Clachan to Tarbert
Roads, traffic and rain… but I reach Tarbert in one piece. Continue reading
356 pm Tayinloan to Clachan
Beach walking, a wrecked ship, and a wrecked car. Continue reading
356 am Glenbarr to Tayinloan
Road walking, and I meet some very ugly animals. Continue reading
355 Machrihanish to Glenbarr
Glorious beaches, interspersed with verge hopping. Continue reading
354pm Southend to Machrihanish
A day of terrifying highs, and a close encounter with Ireland. Continue reading
354am Southend to Machrihanish
I worried about this remote stretch of the Kintyre Way… but so far, so good. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 