Cumbrian sheep ignore farmer to head for pub in Shap

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

A flock of sheep escaped their farmer in Cumbria and made for a pub in Shap.

A flock of Cumbrian sheep have been caught on video heading down a back alley towards the former pub The Greyhound in Shap, ignoring their frustrated farmer's repeated calls to return. The sheep, accompanied by an ineffective sheepdog, made their way to the picnic tables at the back of the premises.

The farmer was recorded repeatedly shouting 'come back' to no avail before following the flock down the alley. The Greyhound is now only open to guests as an AirBnB, though its owner also operates the Crown Inn in the village.

The pub team shared the footage with Lake District broadcaster and photographer Terry Abraham, who edited the video for online sharing. Abraham said those involved 'had a right laugh' watching it, joking 'Leave it with me. Folk will love this.'

How it is being reported

• WATCH: Cumbrian sheep head to the pub despite farmer's warningsCumbrian sheep sparked a few laughs after leaving their farmer and heading to a pub in Shap despite the farmers loud protestations.Cumberland News · 14 Oct, 11:00
• WATCH: Cumbrian sheep head to the pub despite farmer's warningsCumbrian sheep sparked a few laughs after leaving their farmer and heading to a pub in Shap despite the farmers loud protestations.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Oct, 11:00

In this story: Shap · The Greyhound · Terry Abraham · Crown Inn

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