A SUNDAY bus service will operate from Winchester over the summer.

The South Downs Rambler bus will run from the train station in Winchester to the one in Petersfield and back from July 7 to September 8.

It will go via beauty spots not normally served by buses, including Cheesefoot Head, Hinton Ampner, Bramdean, West Meon, Exton, Old Winchester Hill and east Meon

It is aimed at walkers keen to get out into the country without their cars.

Bluestar will run the service and contactless payment is available.