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Killer Cows: Cattle Safety
Miley and his wife have to wade across a stream to escape cattle.

Incident number 1305Date: 30.08.26Site: Public footpath alongside of Egglestone Abbey near Barnard Castle. County Durham.Bull with cows and calves (Comment: very large brown cattle with small horns.)2 walkers with dog on a lead. Miley’s Report: “We were walking from woods towards grasslands alongside Egglestone Abbey. This was the only route back to the gate onto […]
Cows chase walkers AGAIN on Sussex Ouse Valley way

Incident number 1303Date: 31.5.26Site: Between Lewes and Hamsey on the river footpath BN7I dog, on a lead, 2 walkers Description: “Chased by cows on footpath, not for the first time here but very scary. Our dog froze in panic making getting away from cows near impossible.We reported it to the council who have replied saying […]
Cows with calves roaming freely around Hare Hill

Incident number 1301Date: 24.05.26Site: Roughly this: What3words:Punctuate.Otter.Fronted. Near Over Alderley, Hare Hill permissive path. 1 dog on lead, 3 walkers. RH’s report: “We were just walking and suddenly a group of cattle burst out of a field (from nowhere) and moved around us, not charging but getting quite close, agitated and shifting around restlessly with […]
Tag Archives: travel
205 Fishguard to Newport
I anticipate an early and relaxing lunch, but things don’t exactly work out the way I planned. Continue reading
204 Pwll Deri to Fishguard
Today is a vibrant day, full of light and staggering scenery. And seals. Continue reading
203 pm Aber Mawr to Pwll Deri
Stone circles seem to be the theme of today’s walk. I climb up treacherous slopes and lose my way among the rocks. Continue reading
203 am Porthgain to Aber Mawr
I walk past the ruins of Porthgain’s industrial harbour, and come across a mysterious circle of stones. Continue reading
202 Whitesands Bay, St David’s Head to Porthgain
Despite nearly fainting on the path today, I enjoy the walk. There’s seals, choughs, and a vivid Blue Lagoon. Continue reading
201 St Davids to Whitesands Bay
The path is positively crowded today, with swarms of kayakers and plagues of coasteerers. Continue reading
200 Newgale to St Davids
While the rest of the UK is swept by storms, I bask in the Pembrokeshire sunshine, where I catch a butterfly, but miss an adder. Continue reading
199 Little Haven to Newgale
I stand, like King Canute in reverse, willing the sea to recede. I’d forgotten how wonderful it is to walk with the feel of soft sand beneath my soles and the tug of gentle waves around my ankles. Continue reading
198 Marloes to Little Haven
I see choughs, a seal and a snake. It’s a perfect day for walking, with beautiful red cliffs and a clear blue sea. Continue reading
197 Dale to Marloes
I battle against the wind along a rugged coast of red cliffs and rocky coves. Raggle Rocks, Watery Bay, Rainy Rock, Pitting Gales Point, Deadman’s Bay, Renney Slip…
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