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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Devon or Staffs; dog or no dog; near misses with cows happen – they need fencing off

Report: 1291 Date: 3/8/26 Location: Cullompton, highbanks, Devon. W3W ///relocated.waters.request 2 walkers, no dog Single cow, ? Charolais Report: “We were walking along the opposite side of the field next to the bushes, the cows were down by the river. They had moved around a bit, but they weren’t near us and we weren’t near […]
Boisterous cattle on the Cotswold Way stop walkers following the path.

Incident number: 1290Date: 2/8/26Site: On the Cotswold Way public footpath at Sands Farm (between Dyrham and Pennsylvania/ (Cold Ashton) just before where the Cotswold Way crosses Gorse Lane. The very approximate coordinates are 51.468770,-2.378849.Type of cow: Boisterous group of young cattle.2 walkers, no dog. Report: “At approximately 12:00 noon, Sunday 2nd August 2026, my mother […]
Cows with calves across major walking route

Incident number 1287Date: 26.07.26Site: Winnats Pass loop trail2 walkers and dog (on lead) Report: “The cows were stood next to the gate we needed to get through, as my friend and her dog carefully passed them to get through the gate a cow turned to her and began walking fast towards her, it’s head was […]
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

