Anyone who fancies an evening's stroll on Devil's Dyke will soon be able to take advantage of an expanded open-top bus service.

Until now the number 77 bus, which takes people from Brighton to the Downs, has operated on weekends only.

But from Sunday until September 3 it will run seven days a week, with the frequency of buses increasing to one every 30 minutes.

The last bus leaves Devil's Dyke at 8.30pm, giving people the chance to take a walk after work.

Three open-top buses will cover the Devil's Dyke route.

Each of them is fully accessible to people travelling in wheelchairs or pushing buggies.

A return trip to Devil's Dyke costs just £2.60 or passengers can use their Saver tickets for unlimited travel. Up to two children per adult go free.

Saver tickets also allow unlimited travel on the 78 bus to the heart of Stanmer Park and the 79 to Ditchling Beacon and virtually all Brighton and Hove bus services.

One-day Saver tickets can be bought from bus drivers for £2.60.

Leaflets with information on each of the three Breeze bus routes (77, 78, 79) are available at libraries, council offices and bus offices or by phoning Brighton and Hove City Council on 01273 292480.

This summer the National Trust has organised a series of events for people catching the 77 bus to Devil's Dyke, including Wildlife Discoveries, Ugly Bug Safaris, a history walk and a Butterfly Bonanza.

The Breeze project up to the Downs is being supported by Brighton and Hove City Council, the trust, the South Downs Joint Committee and the Countryside Agency.

The council hopes the bus service will help reduce traffic congestion at popular local attractions like Stanmer Park.