The cows you saw are British longhorn cattle. They are used to replace the now extinct aurochs which used to roam Britain until around 3,000 years ago. They remained on mainland Europe until about the 1600s when the last individual was killed
Thankyou very much for these walks round Sussex, I moved to Wales 20 yrs ago but still miss the Sussex countryside terribly, it’s great to sit with a cup of tea and go back to my homeland . Thankyou
What a lovely mini adventure. Dial Post was always such a bottle-neck before the A24 by-pass was built in the early-mid 70's. Seemed to spend hours there crawling along on our regular journeys to see family in Horsham and West Chiltington.
Gr8 film Richard. Looks fabulous. Did not know anything about this estate. I will book to go on one of their Bat Safari evenings. They have a entire range of accommodation available to rent from camping, Shepard huts, to luxury tree houses. The health benefits from this type of experience are enormous, both mentally and physically, plus it’s good for the rural economy and local ecology! 💚🦊🦉
Great walk; really pretty trail. You know, there is something weirdly satisfying at you being out there alone. Solo walks are like being in a special magic bubble, provided no one declares war. I was attacked by Canada geese a few months ago while on a walk and, as silly as it might sound, those birds are fierce bullies!
I met a man,who disappeared and I thought,that’s rather weird! Went through a gate,that made me look small,but that isn’t all! I ran into a mob of deer,not to far and not to near!! If you go back there in winter? Shout RUN BAMBI RUN!!!
I wondered when you might go to Knepp, it being a big experiment in a sort of re wilding. Have you read Isabella Tree's book WIlding? The book written by Knepp Estate's owner tells the story of the change from agri business agriculture to something more natural, not really re wilding but an interesting first step in lowland England
Interesting, just been looking at the map, it could be good to walk to the remains of Knepp Castle from there, driven past it for years on the A24 and often wondered about it, might try it out when the weather warms up a bit!
I have the same irrational feeling about cows when out walking. A sure fire solution which never fails for me is to take my younger brother who has no fear of cows and shoos away these obstacles. Lovely, interesting video.
Nice walk!! Do more 'random' visits to somewhere you don't know....it's the best way to explore....just get out there and get lost...i mean that in the nicest way lol
Great walk as always. You were very fortunate not to bump into Dial Post’s famous (or should that be infamous) resident - Miss Katie Price , formerly known as Jordan......!!
@@RichardVobes nowt wrong with that. I worked on dairy farms so I am quite used to them... Just keep a flight distance. The Knepp estate issues a map and the reason for the marked posts is that they relate to various walks around the estate. Which you already know I am sure.
@@RichardVobes "I just am scared they might trample me" Fair point - but (in my limited experience), aggressive behaviour is far more likely when you're trying to have a chat with a group of ponies - and feeding them with carrots. Last Winter, for example, I was doing such a rash thing up on Baddesley Common (nr Romsey), when one of their number tried to get in on the act, and the pony I was feeding swung round violently to drive him off - knocking ME sideways into the mud. Splat: Me going one way, and my glasses going the other............................... What larks, Pip ! Seriously, Richard - I LOVE your series. We are SO blessed to be living in such a cultural and natural Treasure House as England/Britain - and you're JUST the sort of guy to open people's eyes to that fact. LUCEAT LUX VESTRA
I once went a walk with a friend who was scared of cows. I told her that she had nothing to worry about. She then went on to tell me about half a dozen stories about people who were killed or maimed by cows. Needless to say i have developed a healthy respect of cattle.
dial post house and site may lie in more than one boundary maybe it have something to do with that..though no one is sure of its names origin...perhaps there was a sun dial on a post long ago for the hamlet..it gives the impression it maybe a shrunken village and long ago more may have lived there..interesting little place you found,,it seems the settlement name existed before the house,farm and fields that shared the name.even pub wasn't built until the 1870s..out of curiosity I searched the Archaeology Data Service to see if anything has been carried out there...and only two watching briefs came up one was to do with the sewage works and other building of houses..nothing found..and that's it.
the de Braose family that built the original knapp castle are quite an interesting lot..the area was their family seat one of the daughters called Maud (matilda) married Sir roger Mortimer of Wigmore the !st baron though not to be confused with sir roger who was co ruler with Queen Isabella 1st earl of march he was later...this baron fought against and killed himself Hugh dispenser and de Monfort during the battle of Evesham ...for this victory and deeds sir roger Mortimer was awarded Montfort's severed head and other parts of his anatomy, which he sent home to Wigmore castle as a gift for his wife, Lady Mortimer....I kid you not lol he also fought at the battle of Lewes where he nearly lost his life l douglyn.co.uk/BraoseWeb/frames.htm
Looking forward to The Bald Explorer seen at Knepp !.. The cattle are old English Longhorns we have them in Epping Forest to keep vegetation down they are very docile but i wouldnt want to test them as they are Huge.. When i used our dog a Terrior past them he would walk tall bit like Clint Eastwood Do u feel lucky.. but they looked up as if to say we are not impressed by your big bad wolf impersonation...
As for those beautiful young deer: Roe......................................or Red ? The only reason I ask is that the chap on the right seems to have a large white bottom and a tail - which _could_ suggest a Red Deer. You might just start a hare running on that one, Mate !
I was going to say the same, because I thought roe deer are solitary, so they wouldn't be in herds, but I looked it up, and apparently they do 'form small, loose groups in winter'. I thought fallow deer have paler coats, but I'm no expert.
Roe deer are smaller and a dark red sort of colour but they do go about in family groups. Petworth Park is a goo place to get close to lots of fallow deer.
The cows you saw are British longhorn cattle. They are used to replace the now extinct aurochs which used to roam Britain until around 3,000 years ago. They remained on mainland Europe until about the 1600s when the last individual was killed
Thankyou very much for these walks round Sussex, I moved to Wales 20 yrs ago but still miss the Sussex countryside terribly, it’s great to sit with a cup of tea and go back to my homeland . Thankyou
My pleasure - I am thrilled you enjoy them!
Never even knew it was there Richard...I find myself learning so much from your excursions and discourses
Thanks as ever
Dave
Cool banana! (As they say!)
What a lovely mini adventure. Dial Post was always such a bottle-neck before the A24 by-pass was built in the early-mid 70's. Seemed to spend hours there crawling along on our regular journeys to see family in Horsham and West Chiltington.
Yes, I remember that bottleneck well!
Gr8 film Richard. Looks fabulous. Did not know anything about this estate. I will book to go on one of their Bat Safari evenings. They have a entire range of accommodation available to rent from camping, Shepard huts, to luxury tree houses. The health benefits from this type of experience are enormous, both mentally and physically, plus it’s good for the rural economy and local ecology! 💚🦊🦉
Must look into that myself.
Great walk; really pretty trail. You know, there is something weirdly satisfying at you being out there alone. Solo walks are like being in a special magic bubble, provided no one declares war. I was attacked by Canada geese a few months ago while on a walk and, as silly as it might sound, those birds are fierce bullies!
Blimey - poor you! Hope you survived! Oh yes, you must have done because you are making comments - silly me!
I met a man,who disappeared and I thought,that’s rather weird! Went through a gate,that made me look small,but that isn’t all! I ran into a mob of deer,not to far and not to near!! If you go back there in winter? Shout RUN BAMBI RUN!!!
:) super cool as ever - thanks David!
Heard about this place on the radio this morning, thanks for the video think we shall go and check it out
I believe I was only skirting the edge of the place - I gather there is much more to see.
great video, looks like a very interesting walk
Thanks Karen
It's amazing what you can see on a random walk.
I love it - just keeping one's eyes open.
I wondered when you might go to Knepp, it being a big experiment in a sort of re wilding. Have you read Isabella Tree's book WIlding? The book written by Knepp Estate's owner tells the story of the change from agri business agriculture to something more natural, not really re wilding but an interesting first step in lowland England
I haven't read it but it will be something to look out for - cheers.
Good one Richard. Having been chased and charged at by cattle I definitely prefer the 'non attacking' type of cows too!
Hahahaha - yes, me too!
Interesting, just been looking at the map, it could be good to walk to the remains of Knepp Castle from there, driven past it for years on the A24 and often wondered about it, might try it out when the weather warms up a bit!
Great video, maybe it's time to go back to Knepp Estate
Very interesting as always !
Thanks very much.
I have the same irrational feeling about cows when out walking. A sure fire solution which never fails for me is to take my younger brother who has no fear of cows and shoos away these obstacles. Lovely, interesting video.
Thanks so much - great to have a friend to shoo them away!
Nice walk!! Do more 'random' visits to somewhere you don't know....it's the best way to explore....just get out there and get lost...i mean that in the nicest way lol
Yes - always the best! Thanks for watching!
Oxen as owned by Adam on Countryfile English Long Horn very docile we have them in Epping Forest they are very hardy and they clear the weeds..
great video
Great walk as always. You were very fortunate not to bump into Dial Post’s famous (or should that be infamous) resident - Miss Katie Price , formerly known as Jordan......!!
Oh - does she live there?
Animals like that will keep a flight distance unless they are calving and you get between the calf and the mother.
I am still nervous of them! :)
@@RichardVobes nowt wrong with that. I worked on dairy farms so I am quite used to them...
Just keep a flight distance.
The Knepp estate issues a map and the reason for the marked posts is that they relate to various walks around the estate. Which you already know I am sure.
No hat?and the cows are not too interested. Lovely countryside.
Should have had a hard hat! :)
Have you chatted to Knepp yet...
No not yet.
Have you been to the Mens Woodland Trust site near Petworth?
Would be worth a video!
We have indeed: th-cam.com/video/QYn9beNMVEg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Richard, it's a fascinating place. Easy to get lost though 😀
Cow Phobia ?
Blimey, Richard - you'll HAVE to explain THAT one ;-)
I just am scared they might trample me. :)
@@RichardVobes
"I just am scared they might trample me"
Fair point - but (in my limited experience), aggressive behaviour is far more likely when you're trying to have a chat with a group of ponies - and feeding them with carrots.
Last Winter, for example, I was doing such a rash thing up on Baddesley Common (nr Romsey), when one of their number tried to get in on the act, and the pony I was feeding swung round violently to drive him off - knocking ME sideways into the mud. Splat: Me going one way, and my glasses going the other...............................
What larks, Pip !
Seriously, Richard - I LOVE your series. We are SO blessed to be living in such a cultural and natural Treasure House as England/Britain - and you're JUST the sort of guy to open people's eyes to that fact.
LUCEAT LUX VESTRA
Great video the deer are very interesting maybe you should do Moore random stuff
I think I need to!
I once went a walk with a friend who was scared of cows. I told her that she had nothing to worry about. She then went on to tell me about half a dozen stories about people who were killed or maimed by cows. Needless to say i have developed a healthy respect of cattle.
Very wise!
dial post house and site may lie in more than one boundary maybe it have something to do with that..though no one is sure of its names origin...perhaps there was a sun dial on a post long ago for the hamlet..it gives the impression it maybe a shrunken village and long ago more may have lived there..interesting little place you found,,it seems the settlement name existed before the house,farm and fields that shared the name.even pub wasn't built until the 1870s..out of curiosity I searched the Archaeology Data Service to see if anything has been carried out there...and only two watching briefs came up one was to do with the sewage works and other building of houses..nothing found..and that's it.
Wow - it has always been a mystery to me, and a curious place to pass through when the A24 drove through it.
yes quite interesting indeed
the de Braose family that built the original knapp castle are quite an interesting lot..the area was their family seat one of the daughters called Maud (matilda) married Sir roger Mortimer of Wigmore the !st baron though not to be confused with sir roger who was co ruler with Queen Isabella 1st earl of march he was later...this baron fought against and killed himself Hugh dispenser and de Monfort during the battle of Evesham ...for this victory and deeds sir roger Mortimer was awarded Montfort's severed head and other parts of his anatomy, which he sent home to Wigmore castle as a gift for his wife, Lady Mortimer....I kid you not lol he also fought at the battle of Lewes where he nearly lost his life l douglyn.co.uk/BraoseWeb/frames.htm
Get This Man A Job On Country File 😉😂
Hahahaha - that would be fun!
Looking forward to The Bald Explorer seen at Knepp !..
The cattle are old English Longhorns we have them in Epping Forest to keep vegetation down they are very docile but i wouldnt want to test them as they are Huge..
When i used our dog a Terrior past them he would walk tall bit like Clint Eastwood Do u feel lucky.. but they looked up as if to say we are not impressed by your big bad wolf impersonation...
You are braver than me!
This is the English version of Outdoor Boys
I am Thinking of restore little wild at my forms.
There are not much but bird!!
Thanks God
Lovely walk! very enjoyable. On a silly note: for a second at 7:53 it kinda looks as if you have a second head growing out from your right leg :-)
Oh yes - I always keep a spare.
As for those beautiful young deer: Roe......................................or Red ?
The only reason I ask is that the chap on the right seems to have a large white bottom and a tail - which _could_ suggest a Red Deer.
You might just start a hare running on that one, Mate !
Thanks for the identification - interesting stuff.
Fallow deer to be correct👍
I was going to say the same, because I thought roe deer are solitary, so they wouldn't be in herds, but I looked it up, and apparently they do 'form small, loose groups in winter'. I thought fallow deer have paler coats, but I'm no expert.
Roe deer are smaller and a dark red sort of colour but they do go about in family groups. Petworth Park is a goo place to get close to lots of fallow deer.
Thanks for the correction as ever!
Mooooooooo !
Help!
just realized - you would never have made it as a rodeo clown! (2:55)
Nope - that's very true!
3.00 I USED TO BE PETRIFIED OF LARGE COWS THEN I MET MY FUTURE WIFE!