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
290 St Bees, Whitehaven and Parton
The mist has gone. And St Bees Head is radiant in the morning sunshine. Continue reading
289 Sellafield to St Bees
Nuclear power stations, sea foam, geology lessons, and a golden beach. Continue reading
288 Ravenglass to Sellafield
The mist creates an eerie and energy-sapping walk. Sellafield looms menacingly. Continue reading
287 Eskmeals Range to Ravenglass
Three rainbows, two fords, and one lost husband… my last visit to Cumbria this year. Continue reading
286 pm Haverigg to Eskmeals Range
The sun is strong and the wind has dropped. I meet nobody, apart from several hundred sheep. Continue reading
286 am Haverigg to Eskmeals Range
This is proper seaside. So much empty space, and such clean, fresh-smelling air. Continue reading
285 pm Broughton to Haverigg
When I look out across the marsh I get a shock! The muddy channels are filling with water. Continue reading
285 am Broughton to Haverigg
Leaf litter on wet stones creates a treacherous surface. My clodhopping boots slip and slide like a pair of ice skates. Continue reading
284 Kirkby-in Furness to Broughton-
This is the sort of day – and the type of scenery – which makes for joyful walking. I could walk for ever… Continue reading
283pm Askam to Kirkby-in-Furness
The path is clear and dry… until I come to a point where the bank has been destroyed. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 