I started to feel uneasy. Something wasn’t right.
A couple of days ago (on the 11th May 2021) I was walking on my own along a public footpath in Devon.
I was walking through a field that I’ve walked through multiple times before. This time, however, I saw there were cattle in the field – at least twenty cows, maybe more. I’d walked through fields with cattle many times before, so I wasn’t worried. They were on the other side of the field, and I kept my distance.
Continue reading “Rose’s story: surrounded by charging cows”It was charging directly at us!
On the 4th April, 2021, we were walking near Godalming, England, when we were attacked by a cow.
Continue reading “Charged by a cow.”Suddenly, the cows charged right at us.
In April, 2019, me and my wife wanted to use a public footpath to walk into Retford. So, we started walking along a footpath which runs from Grove, through some fields, and down to Grove Coach Road.
Continue reading “Matt’s story: chased over barbed wire”Two runners are surrounded by cows…
On the 13th June, 2020, I was running with a friend along a public footpath near Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Continue reading “Near Miss: surrounded by cows”One of the cows started to run towards me.
On the 7th September, I was walking on my own in Havering Country Park.
While walking through a public field with cattle, I noticed two cows bumping heads together, so I stopped and observed the area for a few seconds. Then, one of the cows started to run towards me.
Continue reading “Maria’s story: scary encounter with an unsettled cow”There are plenty of empty fields around, but…
On the 8th of August, 2020, I was walking with my husband along a public footpath near Taddington, which is near Buxton in Derbyshire.
Continue reading “Cheryl’s story: blocked footpaths and a ruined walk”I had to abandon my walk.
On the 6th September, 2020, I was walking on my own along a public footpath between Hallaton and Allexton, Leicestershire.
Continue reading “Cows blocking a footpath”I was petrified – the cow was about to charge me.
On the 3rd of September, 2020, my sister and I were walking along a footpath up to the summit of Nicky Nook Fell, near Skorton, in Lancashire. We were heading from east to west and had my twelve-week old puppy on a lead with us.
Continue reading “Gemma’s Story: a stand-off with an aggressive cow.”On the 25th of June, 2020, I was walking with my friend and his dog. We were on a footpath on Bethecar Moor, near Oxen Park, in Cumbria. We crested a hill in the middle of a field, and saw that cattle were dispersed generally across the field, so it was not possible to walk around them.
Continue reading “Jan’s story: saved by her walking poles”The herd put out “spotters” to look for me.
I have reported several of the more unpleasant experiences I have had with cattle over the years. The first two incidents are detailed here: Two cattle encounters on the Pennine Way. Here are two more examples .
Continue reading “Steve W: two more close encounters with cattle”I yelled “STOP” in a loud voice.
I have reported some of the more unpleasant experiences I have had with cows over the years. There have been others, and I am always on edge when cattle are around.
Continue reading “Steve W: two cattle encounters on the Pennine Way”I have never seen cattle behave in this way.
On the 5th October, 2020, I was walking on the river footpath between Litlington and Alfriston, East Sussex, with my parents and my dog.
Continue reading “Charlotte’s Story: My mother was threatened by a bullock”
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