Stories – Page 28 – Cattle Safety

Charged by a cow.

It was charging directly at us!

On the 4th April, 2021, we were walking near Godalming, England, when we were attacked by a cow.

Matt’s story: chased over barbed wire

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.

Maria’s story: scary encounter with an unsettled cow

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.

Cheryl’s story: blocked footpaths and a ruined walk

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.

Cows blocking a footpath

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.

Gemma’s Story: a stand-off with an aggressive cow.

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.

Jan’s story: saved by her walking poles

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.

Steve W: two more close encounters with cattle

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 .

Steve W: two cattle encounters on the Pennine Way

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.

Charlotte’s Story: My mother was threatened by a bullock

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.

Theresa’s Story: stamped on by a cow.

It was like being awake in a nightmare.

In June, 2016, we were walking back from Ross Sands, in Northumberland, along a footpath that crossed grazing land where there were cows and calves. It was mid afternoon. Continue reading “Theresa’s Story: stamped on by a cow.”

Shropshire lass: stampeding bullocks

I heard thundering hooves…

In August, 2020, I was walking with my partner along a public footpath in the Reabrook Valley Nature reserve, Shrewsbury. We didn’t have a dog with us.

We walked through a field where there were a group of Friesian bullocks grazing. The cattle were about 50 yards away, near the hedge. We walked through a narrowing path leading to a second field, when suddenly I heard thundering hooves coming up behind us.

The cattle ran very fast and passed very close to us in the narrowed section. We were nearly knocked down. I pushed my partner into a wall to get him out of the way.

We weren’t injured, but were badly frightened.