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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: 21 Argyll
363am Castle Sween to Achnamara
I walk past fields of sheep and deer, and discover a good way to escape from midges. 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
357 Clachan to Tarbert
Roads, traffic and rain… but I reach Tarbert in one piece. Continue reading
356 pm Tayinloan to Clachan
Beach walking, a wrecked ship, and a wrecked car. Continue reading
356 am Glenbarr to Tayinloan
Road walking, and I meet some very ugly animals. Continue reading
355 Machrihanish to Glenbarr
Glorious beaches, interspersed with verge hopping. Continue reading

