Thorney Hill: congestion on Forest Road
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Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 14 Mar 2010
A common cause of traffic hold-ups in the New Forest – although there isn't a great deal of traffic this sunny Mother's Day afternoon. The ponies do as they please, apparently oblivious to passing motorists, except that when you get close by they decide to cross the road forthwith.