Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
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
Carradale revisited
I can’t resist returning to Carradale, and later spot a weird man on Saddell Beach. Continue reading
353pm Campbeltown to Southend
Beaches and beautiful views. Continue reading
353am Campbeltown to Southend
A gentle rollercoaster of a road, with views of Ailsa Craig and… submarines! Continue reading
352pm Carradale to Campbeltown
Beautiful views and an undulating road. Continue reading
352am Carradale to Campbeltown
Spring flowers and lambs, and a meandering up-and-down road. Continue reading
351 Off-roading
Today I set off in high spirits. It’s a Monday and there are buses running along the stretch of road between Carradale and Campbeltown. No need for double-walking today. Yippee!
350 pm Carradale
Circular walk through an empty forest. Continue reading
350 am Grogport to Carradale
I discover a cemetery, a pretty beach, and the perfect picnic spot. Continue reading
349 Claonaig to Grogport
A day of ‘wasted walking’, but I am making slow progress. Continue reading
348 pm Tarbert to Claonaig
I walk through forests and enjoy wonderful views of Arran. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 