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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.
Tag Archives: mountains
486 Badcall to Scourie
I marvel at tropical waters, and reflect on how much geology I’ve learnt. Continue reading
Posted in 24 North Coast of Scotland
Tagged hiking, mountains, photography, scotland, travel
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484 Loch Ardbhair to Newton Lodge, Unapool
I walk the last section of the Wee Mad Road, and lose a mountain. Continue reading
483 Drumbeg to Loch Ardbhair
I beware of pigs, and discover a huge, open landscape with incredible views. Continue reading
478 Clach Mor to Loch Buine Moire
A short walk through amazing scenery. Continue reading
466b Aultbea to Laide
I find a viewpoint without a view, and find a hidden bench. Continue reading
246 aftermath – a day off
It’s probably a stress fracture from walking too much, or a myeloma or an osteosarcoma or a malignant secondary cancer from somewhere or… 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
Posted in 15 Llyn Peninsula
Tagged hiking, mountains, photography, travel, walking boots
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