Ruth Livingstone
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
3 reports of aggressive cattle
Incident No: 1319Date: 14.08.26Site: 51.6221725, -2.5476959 Near Thornbury, South Gloucestershire1 cow, 1 walker, no dogDescription: “I was going to walk across the field, it was open with no warning signs. A cow was staring at me, I didn’t think much about it and just kept my distance. It took a few steps towards me so […]
Experienced rider meets aggressive cows at Timberscombe Common
ncident No: 1318Date: 13.10.26Site: Timberscombe Common, Timberscombe near Minehead, Somerset1 horse, 1 pony and rider. Group of cows. Sophie’s Report : “I was hacking my horse back along the bridleway across the centre of the common towards the village, when the cows saw me and charged at me. My horse and the pony I was […]
Normal route, same cows – this time was dangerous
Report Number: 1315Date: 29/09/26Location: South Mundham at the bottom of Fisher Lane, West SussexGroup of black and white cattle, single walker with dog on lead Alice’s Report: “As I was walking on the path towards the exit of the field the cows were a fair distance from me. I have walked this route many times […]
Category Archives: 25. North East Scotland
551a Nairn circular walk
A short circular walk – with a pleasant beach, an ugly pier, and an unusual statue. Continue reading
550 Ardersier Energy Facility to Nairn
I walk along a dull road… and discover a beautiful beach. Shhh, it’s a Secret Beach. Continue reading
549 Fort George to Ardersier Energy Facility
I walk past a firing range, through a forest of Scots pines, find an ancient stone, and discover a modern construction facility. Continue reading
548 Petty Church to Fort George
[This walk was completed on Thursday, 28th May 2026] I leave my bike in the car park at Petty Church, and start walking along the road towards the coast. It is a dead-end lane for cars, but a sign at … Continue reading
547 Balloch to Petty Church
I fight my way through fallen trees, and follow a diversion to walk through Culloden Forest. Continue reading
546 Alturlie Road to Ballock
One of my shortest walks ever! But I avoided a horrible road and saw some interesting benches. Continue reading
545b Kessock Bridge
A disappointing slog across a noisy bridge, but some good views at the end. Continue reading
545a Alturlie Point to Inverness
Walking from the pretty village of Alturlie, along a lovely beach… and then my path disappears. Continue reading
544b Taindore to North Kessock
I am confused by signs and duplicate names, but end up in the right place – passing under the wonderful Kessock Bridge. Continue reading
544a Munlochy to Taindore
I follow a Core Path, and end up back on the JOG Trail. Then I get lost… of course. Continue reading
