These recent walks have reminded me of my a level geography project on the three villages of Poynings, Fulking and Edburton. I remember that poynings had a bus service that took you to Brighton on a Wednesday but you couldn’t get back until Friday! Great video again!
I know your fear Richard! My father and I were followed by cows when we walked the public footpaths behind Lancing College to Coombes Farm and the tiny stunning Coombes Church. They are quite frightening!
Lovely video, thankyou Richard. A lot of people will laugh at your fear of cows but we all have different fears. Mine is actually dogs which I'm a bit ashamed about but well done for going in that field and confronting your fear, that's a very brave thing to do.
great vid again , i also have the same sort of fear about cows when out walking ( i was once gored by a bull in Calpi , Spain ) so i felt for you in that field as i was watching lol but recently i spoke to a farmer and he said that if farmers have any aggressive cattle that farmer will/would/should never put them anywhere near a public footpath so thats sort of put me at a little more ease for future walks and yes the cattle always seem to gather right next to the gate or style you need to use ...keep them coming Richard
Beautiful walk Richard- I am always a bit nervous with Cattle. I used to spend time with them as a boy and they do not scare me as such but when they get inquisitive( and it only takes one to start things) they can get a bit keen on having a good look at you. They don't mean harm usually but a healthy respect is always due. The view across the fields towards the Downs was stunning. I paused the video to get a good look-you are very talented.
Cows are cute,young cows particularly,like puppy dogs,i love there little faces,everyone with a different character,nervousness will only get you kicked in the chins
Bravo for not giving in to fear of those lovely cows! I would not have been able to enter myself as i've had this fear since childhood, don't know why, although i too have heard of people being crushed to death by them in fields out walking 😭
Oh, I felt your terror. Very brave. They looked like young heifers to me, possibly . The most dangerous are the mothers with their calves. Surprises me how vague some footpaths through farmyards are. You'd think the farmers would much prefer that walkers didn't just wander around the farm , lost. So pleased you managed to find the mill eventually. Lovely
Oh, Richard. I about messed myself laughing at your experience with the cows. I half expected you to say, “they are looking at me, plotting my demise “. I feel the same about sheep. Awesome , nonetheless!!
There’s an article on Sky News this afternoon about a man who was killed yesterday by a herd of cows, I think in Yorkshire. Thankyou for another lovely video.
You were very brave confronting your fear of cattle and navigating a route that looked very confusing to me! If the government, or local authorities, want more people to keep fit by walking in the countryside footpaths should be made clearer and avoid us having to walk on narrow public roads, that post Coronavirus lockdown will be very busy with cars and lorries. Lovely to see the mill at the end 👍
@@RichardVobes I'm just still amazed at how these farms were built around the footpaths (as you explained before the ancient footpaths are right of ways that were there 1st). As a farmer I wouldn't want everyone in the countryside trecking through my front yard & around my barns (pastures I prob wouldn't care so much about! Its the worry of theft & if someone got hurt on your property then are you liable being it is a public right of way???)
Such a lovely country walk - & a beautiful blue sky for it!🚶♂️🌞 Meanwhile I got drenched in a downpour at the garden center today!👩🏻🌾🌧(Brightside - I had the place all to myself!😅) Loved the Mill House & it was nice that still had some of the old wheels & stones around! Btw...how dare you terrify those poor cows like that!😱🐮🐂🐃🐄🤣😂🤣😂😉
Ramibu, I heard about the riot in Eugene today, I hope you are ok. Please be super careful tomorrow, there is a black lives matter march in Eugene. Police are expecting another riot and violence. 😬 Stay safe. 😶
@@michaelwhite8031 looks like it stayed peaceful, so relieved after yesterday's riot and burned/ damaged business'. Antifa should be considered a terrorist organization. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Richard , Martyn here in Manchester. My FINDON family are aware that I watch yr videos and I've been sending the walks to them. It worked :) They now follow all these trails - Ive converted them :). I'm so pleased I've found viewers for you. I was delighted to get a msg today that read " Ive just gone past Richardf ' haha You were spotted
This old farm boy is laughing so hard my cats are getting worried! I noticed however, that there are some stone building blocks lying near the water trough. I wonder how they got there, and why the farmer left them lying about? When I was a boy every spring I would get onto our Ford tractor with a small trailer behind it and collect loose stones and sticks, plus remove any thistle or bitter weed. Then my dad and grand-father would inspect the fences and make repairs. If I did a good job my grand-pa would say so, but most of the time he would point out a stone I missed. Dairy cows tend to be clumsy and can easily trip over stones and they could never be allowed to eat weeds that can spoil their milk. Walking through a healthy pasture was always a satisfying experience!
@@RichardVobes Your welcome. I just find it amazing that you can walk across a pasture that belongs to a farmer and he doesn't shoot you! It's not just about private ownership either, farming is one of the most dangerous professions in the world. Allowing people to just roam around a farm seems very unsafe to me. Though you didn't touch anything or go poking around the barns and equipment, there are people who wouldn't show the respect you did.
I lived on the edge of a Midlands town many years ago when I was a small child, and we used to take walks via footpaths and rights-of-way--when I was a bit older, I could take walks on my own. I remember my anxiety when confronted by a field of cows or sheep! I think nervousness around very large animals who outweigh one by a large margin, and have horns and hooves, is quite natural. It is probably an old self-preservation instinct dating back to before herd animals were domesticated. And meeting groups of feral dogs--or even "tame" ones without owners to keep them in check--is another anxiety-producing scenario! I now live in America, and every year there are news stories about ill-educated tourists who think that bison are so interesting and look so placid, so why not take a selfie next to a huge and very dangerous beast, and the silly notices about keeping your distance really should not apply to them. (They also think that big signs and barriers keeping you away from the edge of a cliff or ravine are so silly, when you can get a much better photo just a few feet closer to the crumbling edge, but that's another story.) Thank you for a beautiful video. I love that you are so gently educating us on how to explore the countryside, setting a good example in being sure to close the gate behind you, respecting the privacy of those who live on the farms, etc. And, of course, showing the beautiful countryside and inspiring others to explore it. I am glad it is still so well preserved. I haven't been back to this area in a long time, and your videos make me very nostalgic, and grateful for all those who are helping keep it so beautiful.
Next time when you have to cross a field with cattle put on a white boilersuit, the cattle will think you are the vet and will stay as faraway from you as possible lol.
@@RichardVobes lol... Ah yes, if only Cows were 100% predictable. Having said that, i do think animals pick up on fear. In your case abject terror, bless ya. I lay down in a field of Cows once, just to see what they'd do. When i opened my eyes and sat up, they had formed a semi-circle around me and were watching me with curiosity. Hope that helps 🌻
These recent walks have reminded me of my a level geography project on the three villages of Poynings, Fulking and Edburton. I remember that poynings had a bus service that took you to Brighton on a Wednesday but you couldn’t get back until Friday!
Great video again!
Excellent cow action. Classic pincer movement 😆
Very brave! 🙂
I know your fear Richard! My father and I were followed by cows when we walked the public footpaths behind Lancing College to Coombes Farm and the tiny stunning Coombes Church. They are quite frightening!
They do scare me. :)
I share your feelings on the cows, they have on a few occasions changed the direction of my walk. Really enjoying your adventures Richard, thank you.🙂
Brave Richard...not so sure I would've been!
Dave
great walk again.! I fill our fear of the cows you never want to turn our back on them. Glad you made it out ok still a good walk.
I’m running out of superlatives but simply, once again, stunning landscape and wonderful video. Thanks
Thats often how I feel when commenting on his vids Andrew!😅
Thank you, Andrew.
Lovely video, thankyou Richard. A lot of people will laugh at your fear of cows but we all have different fears. Mine is actually dogs which I'm a bit ashamed about but well done for going in that field and confronting your fear, that's a very brave thing to do.
great vid again , i also have the same sort of fear about cows when out walking ( i was once gored by a bull in Calpi , Spain ) so i felt for you in that field as i was watching lol but recently i spoke to a farmer and he said that if farmers have any aggressive cattle that farmer will/would/should never put them anywhere near a public footpath so thats sort of put me at a little more ease for future walks and yes the cattle always seem to gather right next to the gate or style you need to use ...keep them coming Richard
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Cattle with their calves is a different kettle of fish, so to speak !
Keep well clear then !! 🐮🐮🐮
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@@orlas5861 yes there is that as well a wide berth is indeed needed ( well with me anyway lol )
Beautiful walk Richard- I am always a bit nervous with Cattle. I used to spend time with them as a boy and they do not scare me as such but when they get inquisitive( and it only takes one to start things) they can get a bit keen on having a good look at you. They don't mean harm usually but a healthy respect is always due. The view across the fields towards the Downs was stunning. I paused the video to get a good look-you are very talented.
And you are very kind.
Spotted a few young Bulls amongst the cows, !!!
eeek!
Cows are cute,young cows particularly,like puppy dogs,i love there little faces,everyone with a different character,nervousness will only get you kicked in the chins
Bravo for not giving in to fear of those lovely cows! I would not have been able to enter myself as i've had this fear since childhood, don't know why, although i too have heard of people being crushed to death by them in fields out walking 😭
Oh, I felt your terror. Very brave.
They looked like young heifers to me, possibly . The most dangerous are the mothers with their calves. Surprises me how vague some footpaths through farmyards are. You'd think the farmers would much prefer that walkers didn't just wander around the farm , lost. So pleased you managed to find the mill eventually. Lovely
I totally agree about farmers and the paths through the farm.
Oh, Richard. I about messed myself laughing at your experience with the cows. I half expected you to say, “they are looking at me, plotting my demise “. I feel the same about sheep. Awesome , nonetheless!!
Looks nice walk
Very nice and every place is very beautiful in England thanks for the videos be happy.
Glad you like them!
❤ Loved it!
You were so brave during the walk through the cow field. I’m always scared of cows in fields too.
Thank you
Enjoyed that one Richard. Shared your fear in the field of Bovines.
There’s an article on Sky News this afternoon about a man who was killed yesterday by a herd of cows, I think in Yorkshire. Thankyou for another lovely video.
Now you tell me!
Great video, it was hit and miss with the cows, well done
Thanks 👍
You were very brave confronting your fear of cattle and navigating a route that looked very confusing to me! If the government, or local authorities, want more people to keep fit by walking in the countryside footpaths should be made clearer and avoid us having to walk on narrow public roads, that post Coronavirus lockdown will be very busy with cars and lorries. Lovely to see the mill at the end 👍
You do have to be careful on the narrow lanes, but it wasn't a long stretch fortunately!
@@RichardVobes I'm just still amazed at how these farms were built around the footpaths (as you explained before the ancient footpaths are right of ways that were there 1st). As a farmer I wouldn't want everyone in the countryside trecking through my front yard & around my barns (pastures I prob wouldn't care so much about! Its the worry of theft & if someone got hurt on your property then are you liable being it is a public right of way???)
I know how you feel. When l was 17 l got a job on a dairy farm and was chased but the Jersey bull they owned.
Gulp!
Such a lovely country walk - & a beautiful blue sky for it!🚶♂️🌞 Meanwhile I got drenched in a downpour at the garden center today!👩🏻🌾🌧(Brightside - I had the place all to myself!😅) Loved the Mill House & it was nice that still had some of the old wheels & stones around!
Btw...how dare you terrify those poor cows like that!😱🐮🐂🐃🐄🤣😂🤣😂😉
The owner came out as I started filming and was quite dubious of what I was up to. :)
Ramibu, I heard about the riot in Eugene today, I hope you are ok. Please be super careful tomorrow, there is a black lives matter march in Eugene. Police are expecting another riot and violence. 😬 Stay safe. 😶
@@susanolson3611 Antifa will be behind it.
@@michaelwhite8031 looks like it stayed peaceful, so relieved after yesterday's riot and burned/ damaged business'. Antifa should be considered a terrorist organization. Thanks for your comment.
Very Watchable, Well Done.
Thank you
Hi Richard , Martyn here in Manchester. My FINDON family are aware that I watch yr videos and I've been sending the walks to them. It worked :) They now follow all these trails - Ive converted them :). I'm so pleased I've found viewers for you. I was delighted to get a msg today that read " Ive just gone past Richardf ' haha You were spotted
How wonderful - they should have said 'Hello'!
Dignity in tact!
You obviously didn't listen to Father Ted "No,no Dougal,theses cows are near,those cows are small and far away"!
Last time I entered a field full of cows, they all came towards me and if I didn't back out I would off been stuck.
This old farm boy is laughing so hard my cats are getting worried! I noticed however, that there are some stone building blocks lying near the water trough. I wonder how they got there, and why the farmer left them lying about? When I was a boy every spring I would get onto our Ford tractor with a small trailer behind it and collect loose stones and sticks, plus remove any thistle or bitter weed. Then my dad and grand-father would inspect the fences and make repairs. If I did a good job my grand-pa would say so, but most of the time he would point out a stone I missed. Dairy cows tend to be clumsy and can easily trip over stones and they could never be allowed to eat weeds that can spoil their milk. Walking through a healthy pasture was always a satisfying experience!
Thanks for the info about healthy cow pasture,
@@RichardVobes Your welcome. I just find it amazing that you can walk across a pasture that belongs to a farmer and he doesn't shoot you! It's not just about private ownership either, farming is one of the most dangerous professions in the world. Allowing people to just roam around a farm seems very unsafe to me. Though you didn't touch anything or go poking around the barns and equipment, there are people who wouldn't show the respect you did.
It's never a bad idea to.be cautious around large livestock.
Again no such bell ringing at Poynings, however, there are 3 bells for chiming only
Nice film Richard, and I'm glad you didn't let the cattle spoil your walk.Have you found out how to pronounce Poynings yet?.
Not yet!
Cows are colour blind as far as red is concerned, they only have green and blue cones. If you wear red they perceive it as grey.
Oh right - thanks.
So you have Cows that are fans of yours too! Perhaps they have been watching you on MooTube?
lol :)
as far as cows go they can be dangerous if you get between them and their calves
I lived on the edge of a Midlands town many years ago when I was a small child, and we used to take walks via footpaths and rights-of-way--when I was a bit older, I could take walks on my own. I remember my anxiety when confronted by a field of cows or sheep! I think nervousness around very large animals who outweigh one by a large margin, and have horns and hooves, is quite natural. It is probably an old self-preservation instinct dating back to before herd animals were domesticated. And meeting groups of feral dogs--or even "tame" ones without owners to keep them in check--is another anxiety-producing scenario!
I now live in America, and every year there are news stories about ill-educated tourists who think that bison are so interesting and look so placid, so why not take a selfie next to a huge and very dangerous beast, and the silly notices about keeping your distance really should not apply to them. (They also think that big signs and barriers keeping you away from the edge of a cliff or ravine are so silly, when you can get a much better photo just a few feet closer to the crumbling edge, but that's another story.)
Thank you for a beautiful video. I love that you are so gently educating us on how to explore the countryside, setting a good example in being sure to close the gate behind you, respecting the privacy of those who live on the farms, etc. And, of course, showing the beautiful countryside and inspiring others to explore it. I am glad it is still so well preserved. I haven't been back to this area in a long time, and your videos make me very nostalgic, and grateful for all those who are helping keep it so beautiful.
Thanks so much for the long and interesting comment. So pleased you enjoyed the video too.
Next time when you have to cross a field with cattle put on a white boilersuit, the cattle will think you are the vet and will stay as faraway from you as possible lol.
Lol... Don't just look confident. Be confident. Cows are usually ok.
It's the 'usually' part of your sentence that worries me! :)
@@RichardVobes lol... Ah yes, if only Cows were 100% predictable. Having said that, i do think animals pick up on fear. In your case abject terror, bless ya.
I lay down in a field of Cows once, just to see what they'd do. When i opened my eyes and sat up, they had formed a semi-circle around me and were watching me with curiosity. Hope that helps 🌻