Ruth Livingstone

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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Devon or Staffs; dog or no dog; near misses with cows happen – they need fencing off

Report: 1291 Date: 3/8/26 Location: Cullompton, highbanks, Devon. W3W ///relocated.waters.request 2 walkers, no dog Single cow, ? Charolais Report: “We were walking along the opposite side of the field next to the bushes, the cows were down by the river. They had moved around a bit, but they weren’t near us and we weren’t near […]
Boisterous cattle on the Cotswold Way stop walkers following the path.

Incident number: 1290Date: 2/8/26Site: On the Cotswold Way public footpath at Sands Farm (between Dyrham and Pennsylvania/ (Cold Ashton) just before where the Cotswold Way crosses Gorse Lane. The very approximate coordinates are 51.468770,-2.378849.Type of cow: Boisterous group of young cattle.2 walkers, no dog. Report: “At approximately 12:00 noon, Sunday 2nd August 2026, my mother […]
Cows with calves across major walking route

Incident number 1287Date: 26.07.26Site: Winnats Pass loop trail2 walkers and dog (on lead) Report: “The cows were stood next to the gate we needed to get through, as my friend and her dog carefully passed them to get through the gate a cow turned to her and began walking fast towards her, it’s head was […]
Category Archives: 20 Ayrshire and Arran
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
340 Lamlash to Whiting Bay
Wooden walkways, slippery rocks, and a painful tumble. Continue reading

