Ruth Livingstone
My book: Walking the English Coast
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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: travel
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
530 Littleferry to Skelbo
I have a miserable walk in the rain, survive a near-death experience involving bullocks, and discover my van has NOT been stolen. Continue reading
529 Golspie to Littleferry
Along an eroded shore, I reach a beautiful spot at the opening to Loch Fleet. Fast water, loud gulls, and seals! Continue reading
528 Crackaig to Brora
I meet a spitting seagull, and walk along a beautiful beach. Continue reading
527 Brora to Golspie
I walk with seabirds and seals, past an ancient broch and a beautiful chateau. A perfect walk. Continue reading
526am Helmsdale to Portgower
A wonderful start to the walk, with fabulous views. I avoid dogs and cows, and end up on a beautiful shore. Continue reading
525 Badbea to Helmsdale
A gloriously sunny day. I worry about my memory, and it is a shame about the road… but I reach Helmsdale unscathed. Continue reading
524 Berriedale to Badbea
A misty walk to an abandoned village. Continue reading
523 Dunbeath to Berriedale
Road walking, with some great views. Continue reading
Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK) 