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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503a Above Kirtomy to Armadale Bay
After battling wind and sleet, I walk along a boring road, and reach another beautiful beach. Continue reading
502pm Swordly to Kirtomy
I climb more hills, discover a disappointing “spring” and enjoy some wonderful views. Continue reading
502am Bettyhill to Swordly
I discover another lovely beach, follow a path to a high cairn, and discover an old green lane. Continue reading
501Torrisdale Bay to Bettyhill
I worry about finding a route along the shore, and search for a solution to pongy boots. Continue reading
501 Skerray and Torrisdale Bay
I walk through a Skerray, find an unexpected bridge, and step out onto the sands. Continue reading
500 (part 2) – Tongue to Skerray
I walk across a bleak landscape, and end up in a Scottish pizza restaurant. Continue reading
499b Melness diversion
I walk past lovely green fields, enjoy fabulous views, and abandon my plans when the rain comes. Continue reading
499a Moine House to Kyle of Tongue
I walk an old road and cross a beautiful causeway. Continue reading
498 Cape Wrath
I get to Cape Wrath! But it turns out to be an anti-climax for a number of reasons… Continue reading
497 Loch Eriboll to Moine House
I leave a beautiful loch, walk through Hope, and enter a featureless bog. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 