Summer is in full swing, and if you're a fan of nature walks and prefer day trips without the crowds jostling for a spot on the beach, then a visit to the New Forest should be at the top of your list for an easy escape from London.

The New Forest National Park, one of the largest in the UK, was voted as one of the best in a Which? survey a few years back.

It offers a serene environment with heathland and woodlands, as well as cliff-top walks along the coast at Barton on Sea and Milford on Sea.

However, what truly sets the New Forest apart is its wild pony population.

With over 5,000 ponies roaming freely, you won't have any trouble spotting them. But who looks after these ponies?

These creatures have inhabited the site since the end of the Ice Age, around 2000 years ago, and their g

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