There are plenty of empty fields around, but...
Cheryl’s story: blocked footpaths and a ruined walk
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 cattle encounters on the Pennine Way
I yelled "STOP" in a loud voice.
Aggressive cattle and ruined walks.
A pleasant walk was turned into a nightmare.
Jordan and RT share their frightening encounters with cattle.
We had to throw our 3 year old over the fence.
Jay’s Story: a geocaching adventure spoiled
"Caution. Bull called Henry."
Zoe’s story: trapped by cows
We were trapped between a herd of cows and a ten-foot fence.
Fred’s story: two frightened children
It was so scary for everyone.
Heiferlump: a walk spoiled by an aggressive cow.
I ran away as fast as I could.
Christine’s story: turned back by cows
My dog was injured by an electric shock from the fence.
