THE Moorsbus service is to double the number of days it runs across the North York Moors when it restarts this spring.

The leisure bus service which takes people to and from areas of the national park will run on twice as many days compared with last year. It will run every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from the beginning of May until the end of September.

Announcing the extended season, Bill Breakell of Moorsbus said: “This is great news for those who enjoy visiting the North York Moors or who live here – especially anyone without access to a car – and it will also help both the environment and the local economy.”

In addition to the longer season, new routes will be introduced in response to passenger requests. These will include the return of buses to Dalby Forest and through Rosedale, including an early morning service ideal for walkers.

“All this growth has been made possible through a mix of small donations from passengers, together with funding from parish and town councils, specific grants from other bodies and – of course – fares,” added Mr Breakell.

The services are put together by volunteers from the Moorsbus Community Interest Company which aims to improve access to and through the North York Moors for both local people and visitors.

The full 2017 Moorsbus timetable and fare information is now available online on the Moorsbus website at; moorsbus.org, with services starting on Bank Holiday Monday, May 1.