At the furthest point of our walk today we found ourselves amongst the tall ancient and veteran stands of Mark Ash, what a stunning area of forest it is. Mark Ash is picturesque open woodland, popular with ponies, deer and in Autumn people taking autumnal tinted photos. I'd imagine it's what people would think of as New Forest forest. Sadly the woodland is becoming ever more open as the years pass, over grazing by hungry ponies has led to too many trees being ringed and subsequently dying, coupled with that the increased onslaught of the elements are really taking their toll. I'll admit it slightly colours our walks here with a sense of loss and sadness. Still a wonderful place and walking mind.
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