Nic O'Demus wrote:

Last Sunday evening I was topping the grass in a meadow that we, my family
and I, use to walk our dogs.

Have you tried calling the local council? They usually have pest
eradicators who will remove wasps nests from private property, I don't
think it costs that much. We had to have one removed from the house
eaves when I was a student and were able to afford it (actually not sure
it cost anything). They'll probably be fairly quick if you mention the
public footpath!

Good luck

Herald