Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Are cows becoming more aggressive?
Incident number: 1261 Response ID: 329,818,362 Date of incident: 15.06.26 Location: Fields near Tackley in Oxfordshire heading towards the canal path Status: Group of walkers (3-5) with no dogs on PROW Liz’s story “We entered a field with about 50 cows (A group of heifers) at the far end of the field. They rushed over […]
Letting go of his dog probably saved Michael’s life
Report 1259, Response ID 329,768,059, Single walker and dog, group of cows with calves and a bull 6/6/26 Location: Between Blore & Thorpe, Ashbourne on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. On a bridle path between Coldwall Bridge and Coldwell Farm. The Limestone Way runs through the field as well as another public right of way. What three […]
Cows used our dog as a football
Report 1256 Response ID 329,756,083 17/5/26 2 people and dogs Location: Staplehay, Trull Somerset, Spearcey Farm SW’s report: It’s a public footpath with 2 adjoining fields, with a river on one side, which the cows also access regularly. As we entered the second field we immediately noticed that there were 2 or 3 calves with […]
Tag Archives: scotland
365pm Kilmartin to Carnassarie Castle
I walk past ancient cairns, discover a dead body, and explore a wonderful castle. Continue reading
365am Crinan to Kilmartin
I discover a beach of mud, a castle that’s not what it seems, and I find out what those Open Reach vans actually do all day. Continue reading
364pm Bellanoch to Crinan
The sea is a soft blue, as smooth as silk… beautiful. Continue reading
364am Bellanoch to Carsaig
I walk in the hot sun, and wonder why I’m doing this. Continue reading
363pm Achnamara to Bellanoch
I walk through wild woodland, try to spot a beaver, and get a nasty shock when I reach my car. Continue reading
362 Ellary Estate to Castle Sween
I avoid cows, discover some lovely beaches, and begin to tolerate the Monster. Continue reading
361 Achahoish to Ellary
I find a secret valley and lose my hat. But am headed off at the pass by a group of cows. Continue reading
360 Ormsary to Achahoish
Beautiful beaches, a lonely grave, and I struggle to walk with my blister. Continue reading
359 Ardpatrick to Kilberry and Ormsary
Today I get up very early, and drive back towards Kilberry, arriving in good time to catch bus number 447. There are only 2 passengers. Myself and a sleepy-looking schoolgirl. The bus driver seems surprised by my choice of destination – the turnoff … Continue reading
358 Tarbert to Ardpatrick
I miss the bus, and wrestle with The Monster. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 