Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
Are more field exits a solution to escape from aggressive cattle?
Report: 1243 Date: 14/5/26 Location: The incident happened on the Dales Way. In the field between the railway line on Lambrook Beck and the Beck houses. This field is in the Dales Way between Sedbergh and Burneside. Rajiv’s post: We were walking on a public footpath on the Dales Way when our path was blocked […]
Cows and walkers – no dogs, but walks spoiled
We published a post recently about being careful while planning new walking routes for fear of meeting cattle Ensuring Safety on a Walking Holiday: Cattle Management – Cattle Safety . This fear is not unusual, and is well founded, we have hundreds of reports where walkers have been frightened or hurt. Below are three recent […]
Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone
507a Reay to Forss
I walk past a nuclear reactor, encounter some friendly cattle, and see a crazy skateboarding man. Continue reading
506b Sandside Bay
I admire a beautiful wall, and walk across a radioactive beach. Continue reading
506a Reay and Sandside Head
I walk past a contaminated beach, and head for Sandside Head. Continue reading
505b Melvich to nearly Reay
I head off the beaten track, pass un-named lochs, and leave Mackay Country behind. Continue reading
505a Melvich via Portskerra
A wonderful walk, despite dire warning signs and a Drownings Memorial. Continue reading
504b Strathy Bay to Melvich
Another beautiful bay, a cemetery with a great view, and a warning about unicorns. Continue reading
504a Strathy Point to Strathy Bay
A lighthouse, a dolphin sighting, and a beautiful beach at the end. Continue reading
503b Armadale Bay to Strathy
I endure a long boring slog through MAMFA country. Continue reading
503a Above Kirtomy to Armadale Bay
After battling wind and sleet, I walk along a boring road, and reach another beautiful beach. Continue reading
502pm Swordly to Kirtomy
I climb more hills, discover a disappointing “spring” and enjoy some wonderful views. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 