HUGE LANDSLIDE ON WELSH BEACH
DETACHED homes were left perilously close to the edge of a cliff after a major landslide at a Welsh beach.
North Wales Police said that they were dealing with a large landslide at a beach at Nefyn, on the north coast of Llyn.
Officers are warning people to stay away from the area.
A post on social media said they were aware of people gathering to take photographs.
One aerial photo shows the landslide appears to include at least part of a garden. There are several large houses near to the edge of the affected area.
A warning from police stated: “The public are advised to avoid the area until further notice, whilst emergency services and utility companies make the area safe.”
Gwynedd Council also urged people to stay away from the area.
A spokesman for the council said: “A significant landslide has affected the beach in Nefyn with a large part of the cliff having fallen on the beach earlier today.
“Gwynedd Council officers are on site with the police and security measures have been taken, including restricting access to parts of the beach.
“Arrangements have been made for an initial investigation of the cliff to be carried out and we urge people to keep clear and not to visit this area for the time being.”
Writing on Facebook, Dwyfor Meirionnydd MP Liz Saville-Roberts said: “Truly shocking to see the extent of the landslide below Rhodfa’r Môr, Nefyn today. I have spoken with the local councillor, Gruffydd Williams, and Cyngor Gwynedd officers to ascertain that a specialist assessment will be made regarding the condition of the cliffs, and to advise nearby residents about how best to remain safe.”
Experts said then that the recent warm days and cold nights had caused cracks that were already there to get bigger, meaning parts of the cliff face fell away.
Local residents in north Wales say there have been some smaller landslips along the coastline in recent months.
The small village of Nefyn has a long, sandy bay, sheltered by the Nefyn Headland, and backed by steep slopes.
Nefyn Beach itself is known as a ‘hidden gem’, noted for its clear blue waters along with stunning views of the bay, and the distant three peaks of The Rival Mountains (Yr Eifl) to the east.