Car parks and cycle route to shut for New Forest pony round-ups

MORE one-day closures have been announced for car parks and cycle routes as the New Forest pony drifts continue.

The public have been urged by the verderers to keep safe by steering clear of the round-ups, in which livestock is checked by agisters and commoners.

Today (Wednesday) there will be a drift in the Woodgreen and Godshill area with car parks shut at Godshill Wood, Ashley Walk and Godshill Pit.

On Friday activity will be at Slufters, south of Fritham, with the Ocknell Pond car park closed.

On Sunday drifts will be in the Hilltop and Hardley area, shutting the Ipers Bridge to Kings Copse cycle track as well as parking at Dibden and Moonhills.

Early next week, on Tuesday 13th September, car parks will be shut in the Wilverley and Markway area at Longslade Heath, Wilverley Pit, Wilverley Plain, Wilverley Inclosure and Hincheslea Moor.

Forestry England said: "Please do not park on verges, along access tracks or in gateways. Alternative car parks are available."

For the full list visit www.forestryengland.uk/article/new-forest-car-park-closures