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We know cattle are dangerous and we’re aiming to raise awareness and make the countryside a safer place for walkers. Interested in getting involved? Contact us.

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Recent Posts

  • Experienced walker attacked on Dartmoor asks – are cows more belligerent? August 27, 2026
  • Family escape from aggressive cattle over barbed wire fence August 27, 2026
  • Devon or Staffs; dog or no dog; near misses with cows happen – they need fencing off August 11, 2026
  • Boisterous cattle on the Cotswold Way stop walkers following the path. August 6, 2026
  • Cows with calves across major walking route August 6, 2026
  • John was nearly killed by cows, HSE decide that a few signs will make this safe for future walkers. July 30, 2026
  • This walker says they will never cross a field of cows again after incident on Welsh coastal path July 23, 2026
  • A broken arm after being headbutted by cow near to Exeter canal at Turf Lock July 23, 2026
  • 1066 Country walk – Hastings Link – advertised walk – Cattle charging for no reason July 18, 2026
  • Chased by cattle on National Trust marked route at the Sheffield Park Estate July 13, 2026
  • Cattle with calves not fit to be on a public right of way in Horninghold Leicestershire July 7, 2026
  • Anglesey coastal path – a thunder of cows hooves as cows approached walkers June 28, 2026
  • It could have ended so badly near Speaks Mill, Hartland June 25, 2026
  • Dodford footpath leading to Bournheath – walker cornered by a mixed herd June 19, 2026
  • Trapped by cattle on weavers way near Halvergate June 19, 2026
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  • About
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      • Ensuring Safety on a Walking Holiday: Cattle Management
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    • COWS Data Report: latest
    • Facts and Stats
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