It has come to our notice that some walkers have phobias, or at least a strong dislike of certain aspects of country life. A common dislike is crossing open fields containing farm animals. Walking through a herd of frisky cows, especially if they have horns, can be intimidating and horses that come up and nudge your rucksack with their nose can be quite frightening. However friendly they have size and weight on their side.
Another dislike is crossing over fast moving traffic on what appears a flimsy bridge with minimal open guard rails. This is not every ones ideal location when walking in the more tranquil countryside.
If any of the above fit your fears please discuss the matter with the leader as soon as the problem arises as in nearly all cases a satisfactory solution can be found without the drastic outcome of the walker having to turn back and return to the starting point.
What is your pet dislike − farm animals or bridges?