Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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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
420pm Strome Ferry to Lochcarron
I walk round the top of the loch, and join the famous NC500. Continue reading
420am Strome Ferry to Lochcarron
I walk along the road beside Loch Carron. Continue reading
419 Plockton to Strome Ferry
I catch a train and am disappointed by a castle. Continue reading
418 Kyle of Lochalsh to Plockton
I discover palm trees really do grow in Scotland. Continue reading
417 over to Skye
I cross the bridge to Skye. Continue reading
416 pm Dornie to Kyle of Lochalsh
I lose my glasses, nearly step on a snake, and finally make it to Kyle of Lochalsh. Continue reading
416 am Dornie to Kyle of Lochalsh
A walk full of quirky little surprises. Continue reading
415 Shiel Bridge to Eilean Donan Castle
I take the high road in the mist, and watch out for kangaroos. Continue reading
414pm Totaig to Shiel Bridge
I walk along the beautiful shore of Loch Duich. Continue reading
414 am Totaig to Ardintoul
I climb a hill and enter a deep, dark forest. Continue reading
Posted in 22 Highlands
Tagged Dirty Thirty, hiking, Loch Alsh Trail, photography, scotland
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Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 