Ruth Livingstone

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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Cattle charged at walkers – this could have been prevented by a simple fence

Incident number: 1229Response ID 329,262,000 Date: 16/4/26 Location: Preston Bagot, Warwickshire. Grid reference 176644 2 people, no dog Report: “Walking around the edge of a field the cows charged. I had to climb over a barbed wire fence while my husband ran around the corner of the field.It would be great to see special fencing […]
Charged at by a cow in Derbyshire (Pattern of previously aggressive livestock behaviour in this area)

Incident number: 1228Response ID 329,163,280 Date: 8/4/26 Location ///farm.prepare.character, Between Unstone Green and Dronfield,Derbyshire 2 People, with 2 dogs on lead Incident Summary: “On 8th April 2026, while traversing the established public footpath southwest from Highgate Lane, our party (two adults and two canine companions on leads) encountered an aggressive bovine. The animal emerged from […]
Ensuring Safety on a Walking Holiday: Cattle Management

We all have a right to walk safely along footpaths, and we can’t predict which cattle will be aggressive.
Category Archives: 21 Argyll
368 Arduaine to Kilmelford (filling the gap)
I discover the Inner Hebrides, and take the afternoon off. Continue reading
367pm Kilmelford to Kilninver
The track I’m following is one of Scotland’s core paths. As I’ve discovered, core paths aren’t always well maintained and in some cases are completely unwalkable. But this is a good one. Over a rise, and here’s a better view … Continue reading
367am Kilmelford to Kilninver
I walk along the side of beautiful Loch Melfort, and search for a Money Tree. Continue reading
366pm Ardfern to Arduane
I leave the pub and cross over the road to a café, where I order tea and cake. By the time I set off for the rest of my walk, it’s the end of the school day, and the primary school is buzzing as … Continue reading
366am Carnassarie Castle to Ardfern
I spend my first night with The Beast, and lose my way. Continue reading
365pm Kilmartin to Carnassarie Castle
I walk past ancient cairns, discover a dead body, and explore a wonderful castle. Continue reading
365am Crinan to Kilmartin
I discover a beach of mud, a castle that’s not what it seems, and I find out what those Open Reach vans actually do all day. Continue reading
364pm Bellanoch to Crinan
The sea is a soft blue, as smooth as silk… beautiful. Continue reading
364am Bellanoch to Carsaig
I walk in the hot sun, and wonder why I’m doing this. Continue reading
363pm Achnamara to Bellanoch
I walk through wild woodland, try to spot a beaver, and get a nasty shock when I reach my car. Continue reading

