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.
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350 pm Carradale
Circular walk through an empty forest. Continue reading
350 am Grogport to Carradale
I discover a cemetery, a pretty beach, and the perfect picnic spot. Continue reading
349 Claonaig to Grogport
A day of ‘wasted walking’, but I am making slow progress. Continue reading
348 pm Tarbert to Claonaig
I walk through forests and enjoy wonderful views of Arran. Continue reading
348 am Tarbert to Claonaig (Kintyre)
I fall in love with Tarbert… and wander up a never-ending hill. Continue reading
347 pm Lochranza to Sannox
The walking is easier now, along a flat strip of land between hills and the sea. Small streams cross the path at frequent intervals, but someone has created channels lined with rocks, and the streams are easy to step over.
347 am Lochranza to Sannox
Apparently, this is a good place to spot dolphins and basking sharks, but I’m too busy concentrating on finding somewhere safe to put my feet. Continue reading
346 pm Sannox to Brodick
The day ends with a rainbow. Continue reading
346 am Sannox to Brodick
I see fake ships, and seals, and sheep, and contemplate mountain climbing. Continue reading
345 Imachar to Lochranza
A day of skeletons and graveyards… oh, and beautiful views. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 