Suddenly, the cows charged right at us.
Matt’s story: chased over barbed wire
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Near Miss: surrounded by cows
Two runners are surrounded by cows...
Maria’s story: scary encounter with an unsettled cow
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...
Cows blocking a footpath
I had to abandon my walk.
Gemma’s Story: a stand-off with an aggressive cow.
I was petrified - the cow was about to charge me.
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... Continue Reading →
Steve W: two more close encounters with cattle
The herd put out "spotters" to look for me.
Steve W: two cattle encounters on the Pennine Way
I yelled "STOP" in a loud voice.
Charlotte’s Story: My mother was threatened by a bullock
I have never seen cattle behave in this way.
Theresa’s Advice
I know I was lucky to have survived. My advice to others is here...
Theresa’s Story: stamped on by a cow.
It was like being awake in a nightmare.
