The team deployed this afternoon to check the cliffs after several reports of slips to the north of Swanage.
This is not unusual at this time of the year and a natural process however after heavy rain and the report of some very cold weather ahead this could see an increase in slips.
The area was checked from Ocean bay with signage and tape placed in some high risk areas.
As the team approached Sheps Hollow and were talking to a member of the public several tonnes of rock fell onto the beach at Groyne 17.
Due to the height of the groyne people struggle to get over it and clamber over some rocks under the cliff which is very close to the section that gave away.
We continue to work with Dorset Council to get a section of the groyne removed to make access easier and stop people going to an area which could see debris fall on them.
We ask that people are aware of the risks and not to ignore the tape - it’s there to protect you.
We also remind people that the steps at Sheps Hollow are closed and are unsafe.
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