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
340 Lamlash to Whiting Bay
Wooden walkways, slippery rocks, and a painful tumble. Continue reading
339 Brodick to Lamlash
I cross over to Arran, where clouds gather over the mountains, but the sea is tropical. Continue reading
338 Fairlie to Wemyss Bay
I take the low road, and struggle with fatigue. Continue reading
337 Ardrossan to Fairlie
Wonderful beaches, a scary nuclear power station, and a silly argument. Continue reading
336 pm Stevenston to Ardrossan
Beach walking in brilliant sunshine, and then a grand marina. Continue reading
336a Irvine to Stevenston
I follow a multitasking path, meet some foreign invaders, and discover a secret beach. Continue reading
335 Troon to Irvine
There’s a fretful wildness to the weather, and my umbrella bobs and bounces. Continue reading
334pm Ayr to Troon
A walk of contrasts. Lonely beaches and industrial zones. Continue reading
333 Maidens to Dunure to Ayr
I conquer a couple of castles, but am defeated by the incoming tide. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 