A cliff has given way as heavy rain batters the county.  A large rockfall has taken place at Burton Bradstock, near Hive Beach Café.

Before the fall, the cliff had a precarious overhang, but the rock toppled down onto the beach yesterday.

Dorset Echo:

  • Staff at Hive Beach Cafe took this photo yesterday morning just after the cliff collapsed   Picture: HIVE BEACH CAFE/JAKE NEAL

Beachgoers are being warned to care at the coast as the county continues to experience heavy rain which makes the cliffs more susceptible to collapse.  The public is strongly advised not to walk anywhere near the rockfall or the cliffs. The next rockfall could happen at any time and bad weather has further increased the likelihood.

Advice is to: 

  • Stay away from the edge of cliffs - admire the view from a safe distance
  • Never lie or sit under the cliffs - there is very little chance of survival if caught under a rockfall
  • Always take note of warning signs – they are there because the dangers are real
  • Check tide times before you set off- avoid being cut off by incoming tides
  • Be aware of mud flows
  • Keep dogs on leads near the cliff edge