'Significant' cliff fall on the Isle of Wight

People are being told to avoid the area

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 21st May 2023

Walkers have been warned to avoid an area of promenade on the Isle of Wight following a "significant" cliff fall.

The landslip happened at Small Hope Beach in Shanklin, on Saturday evening.

Isle of Wight Council has put up barriers on the promenade.

A spokesman for the local authority said:

"There was a significant cliff fall at Small Hope Beach, Shanklin, on Saturday evening.

"Barriers are in place on the affected promenade just before the beach huts.

"The public is advised not to cross the barriers, stay clear of the cliff fall and do not climb the debris."

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