Keeping our footpaths safe for walkers
If you have been scared or injured by cattle while walking in the countryside of England or Wales, this is the place for you. Firstly, you are NOT alone. Look around the site and read other people's stories, and feel free to contact us with your own story. In fact, we strongly urge all walkers who... Continue Reading →
Injured by cattle? You don't have to blame the farmer to win compensation.
The dog was very badly bruised and lucky to be alive.
Irish farmer, Dominic Leonard, suffered serious head injuries.
There is often a bad'un in a herd and she is a catalyst for the others.
I ended up on the ground, being trampled under the hooves of 10 or 15 cows.
One particular cow made straight for us.
Nearly forced to turn back.
We got over the stile with a second to spare.
I discovered the rest of the herd were right behind me.
The cow put its horns either side of me – and launched me onto the heath land.
Serious injuries and no laughing matter.
