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
348 am Tarbert to Claonaig (Kintyre)
I fall in love with Tarbert… and wander up a never-ending hill. Continue reading
347 pm Lochranza to Sannox
The walking is easier now, along a flat strip of land between hills and the sea. Small streams cross the path at frequent intervals, but someone has created channels lined with rocks, and the streams are easy to step over.
347 am Lochranza to Sannox
Apparently, this is a good place to spot dolphins and basking sharks, but I’m too busy concentrating on finding somewhere safe to put my feet. Continue reading
346 pm Sannox to Brodick
The day ends with a rainbow. Continue reading
346 am Sannox to Brodick
I see fake ships, and seals, and sheep, and contemplate mountain climbing. Continue reading
345 Imachar to Lochranza
A day of skeletons and graveyards… oh, and beautiful views. Continue reading
344 Blackwaterfoot to Imachar
It’s one of those perfect moments. The day is full of promise, and I’m filled with a happy energy. Continue reading
343 Lagg to Blackwaterfoot
I come across cows, seals and a lost kitten. Then the heavens open… Continue reading
342 Kildonan to Lagg
I survive mud and midges, walking the coast of Arran on a beautiful day. Continue reading
341 Whiting Bay to Kildonan
I take the high road and visit a magnificent waterfall and giant graves. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 