On the 26th September, 2020, my husband and I were on a footpath in Gloucestershire. We were walking along the Wye River heading from Brockweir to Bigsweir, on the St Briavel’s side of the river. We were in a field at the bend of the river (co-ordinates on google map: 51.729914, -2.686725). Continue reading “TL’s story: attacked and trampled by cows.”
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David’s story: several frightening encounters with cattle.
In the summer of 2015, I was walking with my wife along part of the Wales Coast Path in Carmarthenshire, not far from St Clears. As we approached a field (Fox Hole Farm), we saw approximately 30 dairy cattle. They were all cows, with no calves and no bull. Continue reading “David’s story: several frightening encounters with cattle.”
RR’s story: fractured ribs and shattered pelvis.
By the time we saw the calf… it was too late.
The Attack
On the 22nd August, 2019, I was walking with my husband on a popular public footpath near Belper, Derbyshire. There were no warning signs at the entrance to the field, but we saw there were Aberdeen Angus cows in the field. We knew that a lot of people walk through here, so we felt safe. Continue reading “RR’s story: fractured ribs and shattered pelvis.”
Aggressive cattle and ruined walks.
A pleasant walk was turned into a nightmare.
We receive many reports from people describing how their peaceful walk was disrupted by the actions of aggressive cattle.
In many of these cases, nobody has been seriously injured, but people have been badly frightened. What should have been a pleasant experience was turned into a nightmare. In addition, many people report feeling apprehensive about future walks in the countryside. Continue reading “Aggressive cattle and ruined walks.”
Melanie’s Story: seriously injured by cattle attack.
I constantly relive the nightmare… the flashbacks are utterly terrifying and extremely distressing.
On the 6th July, 2020, I was walking a very familiar footpath, in the far west of Cornwall. I was with my daughter and two grandchildren, and we had our two dogs on leads. The path was very well-used. All of us including the dogs were very used to country walking.
Continue reading “Melanie’s Story: seriously injured by cattle attack.”Craig and Audrey: attacked by an angry cow.
The animal charged my wife… crushing her chest with its head.
Update 12th October 2020
Since the attack on myself and my wife (see my story below), the Health and Safety Executive have fully investigated the attack. They paid a visit to the landowner, and the cows have been removed from the spot where the attack took place.
They even came to see us face to face to inform us of the outcome of their investigation, and I would like to thank them for their time.
I would encourage anyone else who is attacked by cows to make sure they contact the Health and Safety Executive. They do take it very seriously.
Unfortunately, my wife is still off work, 10 weeks on from the attack.
Craig’s story
On the 29th July, 2020, I was walking with my wife along a bridle path between Kettlewell and Starbotton, in the Yorkshire Dales. We had our little dog with us.
We came across a couple of cattle, and one calf was with them. At first we thought one of the cattle was a bull. I picked up our little dog, as she is just small, and we tried to give them as much distance as possible. But we were in the confinements of a walled bridle path (see photo above). Continue reading “Craig and Audrey: attacked by an angry cow.”
Sonja’s story: trampled by a rogue cow.
The cow veered around my husband, and threw me to the ground.
On the 30th July 2020, we were walking on a footpath through National Trust property at Pentire Point, near Polzeath, in Cornwall (Map reference SW 9321 8029). I was with my husband and two grandchildren.
Continue reading “Sonja’s story: trampled by a rogue cow.”Chiaki’s story: hiding in a bush (expanded version)
I was just crouching in horror.
[Editor’s note: Since first publishing her story here, Chiaki has since given us more information about the event.]
On the 16th August 2020, I was walking on my own along a public footpath by the Cuckmere River in East Sussex.
Continue reading “Chiaki’s story: hiding in a bush (expanded version)”Chiaki’s story: had to hide in a bush.
I had to wait for help in a bush.
On the 16th August 2020, I was walking on my own along a public footpath by the Cuckmere River in East Sussex.
I came across a group of black cows, who followed me. I had to jump into a small muddy stream to escape from them, then had to wait for help in a bush, surrounded by the cows. I was rescued by strangers.
I was frightened, and had scratches from the bush, but luckily no other injuries. I reported the incident to the police but, as far as I know, nobody is investigating it.
There were no warning signs about cattle, but a sign saying no dogs unless on a lead. I didn’t have a dog with me. If there was a warning about aggressive cows because of calves, I would not have used the public path especially on my own.
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Jordan and RT share their frightening encounters with cattle.
We had to throw our 3 year old over the fence.
Jordan’s story
On the 16th August, we were walking on a public footpath near Fretherne in Gloucestershire, and had to cross a field of cows. Continue reading “Jordan and RT share their frightening encounters with cattle.”
Sarah’s Story: tossed into the air by a cow
Suddenly, the cow put its head down and ran at me.
On the 15th September, 2019, my husband and I were walking in Dartmoor National Park. We were on the bridleway from Whiteworks and heading towards Sherberton. (Grid reference 618717) Continue reading “Sarah’s Story: tossed into the air by a cow”
A Mother’s Story: son attacked by a cow
A cow charged straight at my ten-year-old son.
On the 28th June, 2020, my family were walking through a field on a public footpath. We were near Skidby, in the Yorkshire Wolds. Continue reading “A Mother’s Story: son attacked by a cow”
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