A close escape from cattle, and a lesson learnt.
Warning: avoid carrying plastic bags!
Sophie’s Story: chased by a bellowing cow
I dropped the dogs' leads - and ran for my life.
Josh’s story: agitated cattle
They all seemed very agitated and a few broke into a run.
Three near misses
More stories from walkers who have met aggressive cattle.
Mike’s Story – charged by a cow
It charged, and we ran for our lives.
Abigail’s injuries
Our footpaths should be safe, particularly in an area promoted as a place for recreational walking.
Abigail’s story: pushed from cow to cow
They went for my dog, and then surrounded me.
Andy’s story: knocked down on a walk
I lifted my legs up and started kicking the attacking cows in the face
Lucy’s story: Butted and trampled
I was knocked to the ground, and repeatedly kicked and head butted
Scramble over barbed wire
Maybe I should just pack wire cutters?
Steven’s Story: a terrifying encounter
To my left - field of angry cows. To my right - big metal fence.
Janet’s walk along the South West Coast Path spoiled by ‘inquisitive’ cattle
We ended up retracing our steps and going through private property to find a road.
