Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Winfield’s Award
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.
Tag Archives: beach
538 Hilton to Chapelhill
I walk along a coast with stories of local legends in my head, visit a mermaid, and reach a Pictish stone on top of a hill. Continue reading
532 Embo to Dornoch
I walk the coast, along an endless beach, and then head back across a marsh and an airfield. Continue reading
531 Skelbo to Embo
On a glorious bank holiday Monday, I encounter seals, tourists, and a beautiful beach before ending my trip in a holiday park. Continue reading
528 Crackaig to Brora
I meet a spitting seagull, and walk along a beautiful beach. Continue reading
516 Keiss to Noss Head
A wonderful beach walk, two castles, the remains of a chapel, and a lighthouse… what more could you possibly want! Continue reading
513b John o’Groats to Duncansby Head
I walk past cliffs of screaming birds, and reach the northeast corner of Britain. Continue reading
511 Castletown to West Dunnet
A wonderful walk along a sandy beach, where I find giant shells. Continue reading
506b Sandside Bay
I admire a beautiful wall, and walk across a radioactive beach. Continue reading
506a Reay and Sandside Head
I walk past a contaminated beach, and head for Sandside Head. Continue reading
505a Melvich via Portskerra
A wonderful walk, despite dire warning signs and a Drownings Memorial. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 