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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
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 […]
John was nearly killed by cows, HSE decide that a few signs will make this safe for future walkers.

Report: 1284 Date: 02/08/21 Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire. On footpath from East Whirlaw Farm to Style Road. Approximate map reference 255 936 on OS Map OL21 Single careful walker, no dog John’s report: “I skirted around a group of cows as I walked downhill, but a number of the calves started to follow me. After […]
Category Archives: 19 Dumfries and Galloway
304 New Abbey to Southerness
After road walking comes a beach. But the tide is high. Will I find a way through? Continue reading
303 Dumfries to New Abbey
I stomp through a marsh, startle a deer, hear a woodpecker, and arrive at a sweetheart abbey. Continue reading
302 Glencaple to Dumfries
River banks and broken bridges. Continue reading
301 Brow Well to Glencaple
Road, road, and yet more boring old road. But the trip up Ward Law hill makes it all worthwhile. Continue reading
300 Annan to Clarencefield
I discover Core Paths, and the perils of Scottish pronunciation. Continue reading
299 Gretna to Annan
I survive my first walk in Scotland, despite marshes and disappearing paths. Yay! Continue reading
298 pm Rockcliffe to Gretna
Gretna Green or bust? Well, it nearly busted me, but I got there in the end. Continue reading
Posted in 17 North West England, 19 Dumfries and Galloway
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