Large rockfall at Burton Bradstock

Walkers are being urged to stay away from the area while investigations are carried out

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 26th Jan 2022

There's been a large rockfall on to Hive Beach at Burton Bradstock.

Dorset Council say the beach is currently blocked.

Walkers are being urged to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for Dorset Council told Greatest Hits Radio Dorset:

"Following the rockfall at Burton Bradstock, please be aware that the beach is currently blocked and there is no access between there and Freshwater.

"While this is not an unusual event for this stretch of coastline, please avoid the area while investigations are carried out.

"The coast path is currently not affected and signage is in place."

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