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
298 am Carlisle to Rockcliffe
I walk up the River Eden and (almost) see an otter. Continue reading
297 Glasson to Carlisle
I follow an invisible Hadrian’s Wall, scramble through marshes and reach the banks of Eden. Continue reading
296 pm Bowness-on-Solway to Glasson
I join a Roman Wall and march to find a pub that’s actually open. Continue reading
296 am Whitrigg to Bowness-on-Solway
I walk along the edge of a marsh, past arrays of both modern and ancient defence systems. Continue reading
295 Abbey Town to Kirkbride
It’s dull and dismal. But I finally break the 3,000 mile barrier. Continue reading
294 pm Silloth to Abbeytown
Obstructed stiles, barbed wire, and deep mud. Not an easy walk! Continue reading
294 am Silloth to Abbeytown
I reach Grune Point, and discover a mysterious path across the marsh. Continue reading
293 Maryport to Silloth
Endless shoreline and empty seascapes. Scotland in the distance. Continue reading
292 Workington to Maryport
I catch the train from Maryport to Workington. Today, due to transport logistics, I’ve only planned a short walk. So I can relax, take my time, and enjoy the day. And I’m following the official England Coast Path – so nothing could possibly go wrong, could … Continue reading
291 Parton to Workington
An unusual walk today through a mix of rural and industrial landscapes, full of signs and symbols, and dogs… Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 