A new Saturday bus service to a beauty spot has been launched.

The Ashdownlink 262, operated by Wealdlink Community Transport,  will take passengers on return journeys from Uckfield, Maresfield, Buxted and Hartfield to Ashdown Forest.

The bus will make stops on request at locations such as Pooh Bridge, the Enchanted Place, Gills Lap, and Hundred Acre Wood.

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The service will run four return journeys every Saturday.

A spokesman for Wealdlink said: "The service allows visitors to alight at their chosen location, take a healthy walk, a leisurely stroll, or just soak up the view, and then board the next bus either at the same point or somewhere else along the route.

"Where there are no defined stops passengers can flag down the bus for a pick up wherever it is safe, in order to enjoy a great walk on the forest.

"Enjoy the Ashdown Forest in a more environmentally friendly way than using private cars, and help to reduce vehicle exhaust emissions which threaten the ecosystem of the forest."

The bus service will help those who wish to void parking charges which have been brought in.

A timetable can be found at https://www.wealdlink.co.uk/wealdlink-services/scheduled-services/ashdownlink-262/.

The service is supported by various local councils and the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership.

An adult day ticket is £10 and a child ticket is £8.

The service runs on Saturdays only.