New warning of cliff falls danger

A HUGE chunk of cliff near Orcombe Point, Exmouth, appears to be on the brink of collapsing into the sea.

The rock located between the point and Devon Cliffs Holiday Park can be seen balancing 180 feet up at the coastal spot.

The risk of another major fall comes just two weeks after there was a major cliff collapse in Exmouth which saw massive rocks crashing onto the popular beach.

A spokesperson for East Devon District Council (EDDC) said: “Cliff falls are a natural and unpredictable occurrence along the East Devon coast, this is because the rock from which the cliffs are formed is soft and therefore prone to rock falls and landslides, which can happen at any time, although heavy rainfall can trigger incidences.’’

Following the recent landslide in Exmouth, a spokesperson for National Trust said: “Cliff falls are a regular occurrence around the SW coast and there’s nothing we can do to prevent this.

“Following heavy rainfall an increase in cliff falls are also quite likely.

“In this area, as with any of our outdoor sites and particularly coastal sites, we strongly encourage our visitors to heed any information signs, keep to the designated paths and not to gather at the foot of cliffs.’’