the path across the water meadows by quietpurplehaze

the path across the water meadows

This is the back route to the Hospital of St Cross and Almshouses of Noble Poverty. A notice on the first gate gives advice on what to do if you feel threatened by the cattle.

Apparently you raise your arms in the air to make yourself look big but you then resist the temptation (my words) to wave them about.

On the right was the location of the mythical heron I mentioned in yesterday's 'crocuses' post.
What a lovely scene. I would have thought that running the other way and screaming would be the best reaction.
March 8th, 2015  
@karlow75

I know it would be hard for me not to do that! (There have been nasty incidents involving cattle and dogs in fields, even fatalities. Luckily Jinks does not bark at cattle, only other dogs!)
March 8th, 2015  
hehe good thing they give you advice, they can be impressive if coming towards you with a few!
March 8th, 2015  
No I wouldn't even go there. Nice rural capture.
March 8th, 2015  
A very beautiful scene
March 8th, 2015  
You are right to be cautious Hazel...cows can be unpredictable especially at calving time or when you have a dog...I would be wary too going through a field of cows if I didn't know them & I am well used to cows! These look like beautiful water meadows!
March 8th, 2015  
Lovely shot and a pretty looking area. It's a good thing to know what to do if you see cows. :)
March 8th, 2015  
A lovely walk.
March 8th, 2015  
A lovely composition, and I really like the addition of the puddle.
March 8th, 2015  
Great advice but in my case I'm big already. My advice is to dive over the nearest hedge if the come close to you. Lovely capture.
March 8th, 2015  
Bep
Nice rural picture!
March 8th, 2015  
Nice scenery and detail
March 8th, 2015  
Fav great info
March 8th, 2015  
Beautiful scene
March 8th, 2015  
Peaceful scene!
March 8th, 2015  
i will remember your cattle guideline hazel :)
nice light here
March 8th, 2015  
Beautiful. Love the clouds in the sky and the leading path and the trees. FAV
March 9th, 2015  
Pam
Lovely path shot!
March 9th, 2015  
Wonderful picture and perspective.
March 9th, 2015  
Beautiful scene, and interesting instructions on what to do should you have a cow encounter. I wonder if it really works. I don't think I'd like to be there to find out.
March 9th, 2015  
So beautiful!
March 9th, 2015  
Kim
Very inviting path. I see your heron :)
March 9th, 2015  
@kimdavis

It's great to 'meet' somebody with an imagination to match mine!
March 9th, 2015  
Great view and capture of this lovely path and scene.
March 9th, 2015  
Looks like a pretty walk- in spite of the cows!
March 11th, 2015  
A beautiful walk, even with impromptu arm raising. :) A fav because I like the composition.
March 11th, 2015  
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