UPDATED: Rock fall at West Bay

Rocks have come down onto East Beach

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 5th Feb 2021
Last updated 5th Feb 2021

There's been another rock fall on East Beach at West Bay.

It's after several days of rain.

Bridport Fire Station are urging walkers to stay clear from the top and the base of cliffs.

They say rock falls can happen at any time and without warning.

A spokesperson for Dorset Council said:

"This is a minor fall that was not from full height of the cliff. Our rangers will check the site and make sure signage is in place.

"Rock falls and landslips are part of the geological nature of the Jurassic Coast. Wave action will slowly break down and move the material along the coast. This will become shingle and sand on our beaches.

"People should not be near the cliff edges or bases and should not climb the rock fall, which is still unstable."

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