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: 22 Highlands
402pm Lochailort to Arisaig
I outwit a herd of cows and end up beside a mysterious memorial. Continue reading
402am Lochailort to Arisaig
I discover the Scots really are obsessed with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Continue reading
401pm Roshven to Lochailort
I walk along a beautiful road and discover an open pub! Continue reading
401am Glenuig to Roshven
I meet a confused wanderer, and reach the shore of Loch Ailort. Continue reading
400 Kinlochmoidart to Glenuig
A day of drizzle and disappointment. Continue reading
399 Ardmolich to Kinlochmoidart
I visit the bustling metropolis of Kinlochmoidart. Continue reading
398 Silver Walk and Ardmolich
A wonderful walk along Loch Moidart. Continue reading
397pm Castle Tioram and Silver Walk
I discover the beautiful Silver Walk, and discover my map has mislead me. Continue reading
397am Shiel Bridge to Castle Tioram
I worry about getting lost in the middle of nowhere. Continue reading
396pm Ardtoe to Shiel Bridge
I pick up another lost dog, and get confused by duplicate place names. Continue reading

