The other side of the Landslip

Round the other end of the path at the Zig Zag. What is not known is what is happening at the top and underneath the slip and needs assessing before any possible clearance.

This is the main reason the path has been closed for the time being and the diversion of South West Coast Path put in place.

Please don't ignore the closures anywhere along the coastline. It is done to ensure the safety of the public and prevent incident like at Highcliffe yesterday.

Landslip warning

If you saw this sign , what would you do?

Turn back and follow the instructions or ask the Coastguard patrol if its safe to carry on ?

Then despite the warning sign and words of advice from the Coastguard you choose to ignore and carry on in the hope you and your family don't get hurt.

Of course it's only advice until an accident occurs and then...........







This is a recent fall and the Country Park wardens asked if the area could be taped off until another survey could be carried out on Monday.





We taped the area off at the request of the wardens , it's there for a reason not to be ignored. Whilst the slip has occurred there may be further movement which could put you and others at risk.





Please take notice of signs, tape and barriers - it's there to protect you ,not to spoil your day.

We can confirm this is in the Zig Zag area of Durlston.

In an Coastal or Maritime Emergency - 999 Coastguard

Wreck and Salvage

We were having a spring clean at the station and came across this book on the shelf.




Today we have the Internet and the rules and regulations can be found here

Tides , why there are two a day

High Tide

Big tide today as it's covered the platform at the boat park.

999 Coastguard

UK Coastguard is responsible for the co ordination of maritime search and rescue on the coast and sea.

This may involve its own rescue teams or partners like the RNLI.

Remember 999 Coastguard on the Coast.

A few more training photos

The Station Officer proving he can still do the cliff tech bit !


Cliff edge looking back


All under the watchful eye of Allan our SCOO

Rope training

The team headed up to Old Harry on Sunday along with some colleagues from the St Albans team.







Cliff edge safety watching the cliff technician go over the cliff.

Flood alert

A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for East Coast of Dorset.

Flooding is possible for Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour this evening.

Low lying coastal land and roads will be affected first.

Be prepared.

The flood alert for the East Coast of Dorset will remain in force overnight, as a precaution, following Storm Imogen. The time of the high tides along the coast are Preston Beach 19:00; Swanage 20:45; Poole Harbour 21:15; Christchurch Harbour 21:13. Waves will continue to affect the open coast, although easterly facing coasts will be more sheltered. The forecast wind strength is force 6 to 8. The wind direction is westerly.

Imogen bites

Storm Imogen hits the south coast.
Big rolling seas off Durlston Head this morning.


















See someone in trouble at sea or on the coast - 999 Coastguard

10.30 Middle of Swanage ( not exposed coast line) wind force 9 but over night a gust of force 11 ( 60 mph )