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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
459 Immingham to East Halton
A frustrating day, but some great views of the Oil Refinery. Continue reading
458pm Grimsby to Immingham
A path of mysteries and chemical hazards. Continue reading
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
456pm Donna Nook to Tetney Lock
I decide not to visit a nudist beach, and am baffled by a weird floating ship. Continue reading
456am Donna Nook to Tetney Lock
Navigating diversions and sea banks, I look for a disappearing beach. Continue reading
455b Saltfleet to Donna Nook
I take a long and unnecessary detour. And learn a lesson about gratitude. Continue reading
455a Saltfleet to Donna Nook
I wade through watery marsh, and walk along a sea wall. Continue reading
454 pm to Saltfleet
I discover some strangely shaped hills in a nature reserve. Continue reading
453pm Ingoldmells to Sutton on Sea
I take a risk with a plate of strawberries, am disappointed by an Observatory, and discover a Cloud Bar. Continue reading

