Another cliff fall has hit the coast.
A large section of the cliff has fallen on West Bay's East Beach.
Resident Ian Hufton was walking on FRiday morning morning when he saw it.
He said at the time: "I was walking my ultra-inquisitive Deerhounds this morning and I think we all stopped and stared for a bit thinking wow that’s a big one.
"I saw it about 8.30am. I walk there most mornings.
"I didn’t go up that far yesterday but I would’ve noticed it because of the size.
"I spoke to two ladies walking this morning and they said it wasn’t there yesterday.
"You can clearly see the topsoil & grass at the top so I would imagine the path is a little closer to the edge now."
When walking on or near the coast, advice is as follows:
* Stay away from the edge of the cliff top - admire the view from a safe distance
* Stay away from the base of cliffs: rock falls and landslides can happen at any time
* If the cliff is 25 metres high, don’t go closer than 25 metres towards it
* Pay attention to warning signs – they are there for your safety
* Check tide times before you set off to avoid being cut off by incoming tides
* Be aware of mud flows extending across the beaches – don’t get stuck
* Keep dogs on leads near the cliff edge
* Enjoy the open spaces and keep well clear of the cliffs
* Beware of steep, shelving beaches and large waves
* Don't hammer into the cliffs or solid rock looking for fossils
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