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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Normal route, same cows – this time was dangerous

Report Number: 1315Date: 29/09/26Location: South Mundham at the bottom of Fisher Lane, West SussexGroup of black and white cattle, single walker with dog on lead Alice’s Report: “As I was walking on the path towards the exit of the field the cows were a fair distance from me. I have walked this route many times […]
3 incidents – Different counties, different cattle, with and without dog

Each report below details a moment when walkers proceeding along public footpaths were confronted by cattle. Each must be regarded as a near miss as any close encounter can cause awful injuries. Nicky dropped the lead when the bullocks charged and they ran after the dog allowing her to escape unharmed. Matt was chased by […]
Rachel and crew saved by horses

Report: 1310 Date: 04/09/26 Location: Mount Pleasant, Upton Cheyney, Nr Bristol Cows with calves in the field Small group of walkers with dog on lead Rachel’s Report: “We walked past the cows ( around 30-50) on the footpath slowly, taking a wide birth around them. When we were about 10 metres past them they started […]
Tag Archives: estuary
458am Grimsby to Immingham
Mud and industry Continue reading
457 pm Cleethorpes to Grimsby
Seaside turns to estuary, and I am in the fish docks. Continue reading
285 pm Broughton to Haverigg
When I look out across the marsh I get a shock! The muddy channels are filling with water. Continue reading
283am Barrow to Askam-in-Furness
Marsh, sticky mud, pillboxes, slag heaps, and then a surprisingly glorious stretch of empty beach. Continue reading
279a Greenodd to Ulverston Canal
I lose the tip of my walking pole in deep mud, and nearly lose my boots too. Continue reading
255 am Greenfield to Flint
Today is a walk of two halves. First a pleasant stroll along the shore of the Dee Estuary… Continue reading
185 am – Ferryside to Carmarthen
The terrier takes another bite of my trousers. I back away slowly. But, to my horror, the dogs follow me – keeping up a relentless yapping and growling. Continue reading

