Spot on Gladman.
Whilst in Cumbria a whole heard of young bullocks came running at me while on the way to visiting Great Urswick burial chamber. To be truthfu, as I was following the field boundry I had no where to go and was a tad worried. As they were withing about 10m of me I let out a instictive yell and stepped forward....I have never seen that many cows suddenly stop an take a step backwards all at once. However it only lasted a second or two and they approached me again but this time more cautously and as I scurried along to the style they were barging and nudging me. But it all seemed quite friendly really so just staying calm and no sudden movements is probably the best way to deal with them.

As has been said, 'steer' clear if they have calves and certainly don't take a dog into the same field. If in doubt feisty cows are best avoided.

Note: This story and that of yhe Cumbrian fighting sheep will appear in Part 2 of Scubi's world tour of Cumbria - coming to a blog near you :o)