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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: travel
541pm Cromarty to Rosemarkie
I may not be close to the shore, but I have a wonderful view over the Moray Firth. Continue reading
541am Cromarty to Rosemarkie
A lovely walk through fields of sheep and woodland. Continue reading
540 Nigg Ferry and Cromarty walk
I walk high above Moray Firth and enjoy wonderful views over the mouth of Cromarty Firth. An unexpectedly glorious day! Continue reading
539 Chapelhill to Nigg Ferry
The day begins with a ferry ride, and ends with a beautiful beach. I discover an old church, another Pictish stone, and a cholera stone. Continue reading
537 Rockfield to Hilton
I walk a lonely coast path, past a series of mysterious huts, and reach the end of a Core Path. Continue reading
536a Portmahomack to Tarbat Ness
A beautiful sunny day. I manage to avoid cows, discover two huge bones, and reach a lighthouse. Continue reading
535 Inver to Portmahomack
I walk along the beach, dodging bikers, and meet some gnomes at the rainbow’s end. Continue reading
534 Tain to Inver
A walk of two halves. Along the shore to a beautiful woodland, and then road-walking into Inver. Continue reading
533pm Dornoch to Tain
Across a bridge and causeway, I climb a hill, and go down a lovely avenue of trees. Continue reading
533am Dornock to Tain
I am dismayed to pass the site where a witch was burnt… but, later, today’s walk turns into a glorious amble along a quiet lane. Continue reading

