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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.
Category Archives: 15 Llyn Peninsula
409 Glen Arnisdale to Corran
A rainy day, and a short walk that ends in evening sunshine. Continue reading
231 Llandwrog to Caernarfon
I have trouble with the buses, negotiate a finger of dunes, do a little trespassing, and fill my boots with water. Altogether, a very enjoyable walk. Continue reading
230 Trefor to Llandwrog
I learn about the old quarry, walk 8 miles along a boring road, discover a miraculous epilepsy-curing well, and find out that Caernarfon has an airport. Continue reading
229 Nefyn to Trefor
I wander through old quarry workings and tackle the intimidating trek up the nearly-a-mountain slope of Yr Eifl. Continue reading
228 Morfa to Nefyn
I come across one of the best beach bars in the world, in an unlikely place. Continue reading
227 Porthor to Morfa
Mud, mud and more mud. Also glorious little coves and deserted cliffs. Shame about the howling gale. Continue reading
226 Aberdaron to Porthor
The tip of the Llyn Peninsula is wild and beautiful. But do the whistling sands really whistle? Continue reading

