Don’t snap the tape

An early morning check of the cliff line today sadly found the boundary tape placed to protect the public from the slips had been snapped in several places.

We know the weather may has an impact on the tape  but it was clear the tape had been snapped and moved.

The tape is in place to protect the scene and not cause an inconvenience.

Dorset Council are assessing the area but please do not put yourselves or others at risk by ignoring or damaging signage or barrier tape.

Mind the Edge

North Swanage is not the only area that is suffering from landslips at present.

Peveril Point and the Downs are also an area that has seen slippage.

 At Peveril Point there is a section of cliff that is an overhang. Please stay away from the edge.

 A section has slid near to the toilets at Peveril Point.  With various slips this can increase the risk of debris falling on to the beach.

Please observe the safety signs and in an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Zig zag slip

It appears there has been more of a slip at the Zig Zag near Durlston. 

We recommend that you keep clear of landslips and observe any warning signs.

In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard

Keep Clear of the base of cliffs

Whilst the slips aren't as big as those at West Bay this week, the slips at the North End of the bay still pose a danger.




We recommend if you are walking along the beach you keep away from the base of the cliff.






Never sit directly underneath a cliff as the risk of debris falling on you is high.


Coastal or Maritime Emergency , 999 Coastguard

Along the Coast

The BBC Website reports some cliff falls further along the Jurassic Coast at West Bay.

picture courtesy West Bay Coastguard

Take care if you are out walking at the weekend.   Recent rains have saturated and loosened the ground.  The freezing conditions which have been forecast will open up cracks and start to dislodge pieces of rock - keep a good look out, and stay away from the edges.

Day of Rest

Last week, someone was asking for an update and some pictures of the stabilisation works underneath the Pines Hotel. 
We popped along yesterday, but being a Sunday, there wasn't a lot going on.


The seafront access point was all secured up.....

 

....with vehicles parked at the top of the ramp to the beach

At the worksite itself, a reminder that there is no longer a guaranteed all-states-of-the-tide safe route to the north end of the bay.  Anyone finding themselves cut off on the 'wrong' side of the works should look to exit the beach at Sheps Hollow

Stabilisation Work start

Walkers on Swanage Beach may have noticed some work started on the beach in the last few days.






This ramp is being built to allow access to the beach and allow stabilisation work under the Pines Hotel to start.

The Town Council have allowed contractors access on to the main beach to allow machinery access to carry out this important work.

There are more details on the Town Council website which gives the contact details of the contractors should the public have any questions or concerns.

A similar ramp will be built under the pines, today Coastguards visited the contractors to look at the site.




Machinery will be moving about during low tides and the public are being urged to observe the safety notices.

There will be occasions on certain tides that the beach will be cut off, please check the tide and stay off the ramps.

In an emergency call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Fresh Falls

The scene yesterday up by Sheps Hollow at the North End of Swanage Bay.

Landslip

A good low tide this weekend saw Steve go out and take some photos of the cliffs.

In same afternoon Kerry nearly called in an incident after  a dog got stuck in the mud from one of the slips, but thankful the dog managed to get out.

Sheps Hollow

Lovely walk this morning, sadly the tide prevented a full patrol to Ballard

Be aware of cliff falls

After a few months of dry weather, a few small cliff falls were discovered today.







Please remember not to sit directly under a cliff.

Never try to climb a cliff

Don't dig into the cliff

Be aware of the tide

In an Emergency dial 999 ask for Coastguard and state clearly where you are .

North Swanage

We had a report of some more cliff falls today so sent a team member on a walk.







This is what was found.

North Beach update

These photos have kindly been sent in tonight from a local resident.

These slips are very active and our advice is to keep your distance.

At certain tides there is a risk of being cut off, please don't attempt to walk over the slips.

More slips

From this afternoons patrol

Please keep away from the base of cliffs

All along the Dorset coast reports are being made of land slips.

A walk along to Ballard yesterday saw several slips with a lot of washed up debris.










Please keep clear of the base of cliffs.

Sticky sand

Taken yesterday the start of some small mud slicks at North Swanage.

The sand was very soft under foot and we would advise to stay clear of mud.

Boulder Ruckle a warning to climbers

Storm damage to local sea cliffs.

It has been bought to our attention of a recent significant rockfall in the Marmolata area of the Boulder Ruckle.

A substantial sized boulder has fallen, affecting a climb called Tatra. The climb was graded at VS, but with most of the first pitch now no longer there, it has been up graded to an E1. The 'caravan sized' boulder that has come away may of also affected the start of the climbs either side of Tatra.

Climbers - it would pay to be very cautious around all coastal sea cliff this coming year, and assume there will be damage in other areas as a result of the recent big storms.
Please make sure you have the relevant experience and skill level to attempt any climbs on the more adventurous sea cliffs we have in our area. Where possible, leave your abseil rope in place as a possible means of retreat. Check local knowledge, and UKclimbing is also good for information.

Though if you do find yourself in difficulty raise the alarm and ask for the Coastguard. Please could we also ask, if you find any other local climbs have changed due to storm damage, to keep us informed, or let Durlston Country Park know of the changes. (and post the information on one of the climbing forums)