Iconic British seaside CLOSED after storm washes away steps
Located along Dorset’s iconic Jurassic Coast is Durdle Door beach – a spot known across the world for its natural limestone arch.
The dramatic landscape attracts hordes of visitors, but the weather has meant access to the beach has been cut off.
Storms have destroyed part of the steps leading to the beach and the pathway has been subsequently closed.
Lulworth Estate, which owns the land, made the decision after the steps were washed away and left a sharp drop.
A spokesperson told BBC News the closure was for ‘public safety’ but would only be temporary.
They said: ‘Weather conditions may continue to affect the coastline and the Lulworth Estate team encourages everyone to exercise caution and respect temporary closures put in place for public safety.’
However, a reopening date has not yet been confirmed for the popular spot. Visitors can still access the nearby Man O’ War beach.
The Daily Mail approached Lulworth Estate for comment.
Durdle Door beach is located along Dorset’s iconic Jurassic Coast and boasts an iconic limestone arch
Recent stormy weather has destroyed part of some steps leading to Durdle Door
Lulworth Estate, which owns the beach, explained the closure was for ‘public safety’ and would only be temporary
Earlier this month, work continued to clear a mass of sand that washed up in the harbour at West Bay, near Bridport in Dorset.
The sand bar appeared in January after more stormy weather and it is thought there is around 10,000 tonnes to shift.
Dorset Council is working to remove the mass and it’s hoped to be clear by early March, according to BBC News .
Elsewhere, Birling Gap beach, located in East Dean near Eastbourne, was discovered to be covered in sand after a string of storms.
Typically a pebbled beach, it is lined by chalky cliffs and boasts countless rock pools.
It is thought stormy weather shifted the pebbles to reveal a much softer ground for visitors to enjoy.
National Trust revealed it was ‘not a regular occurrence’ and urged people to ‘enjoy it while you can’.
A spokesperson told BBC News: ‘The action of strong waves during storms and high tides can reveal sandy patches on the beach, which are usually covered by flint pebbles at other times of the year.
‘This year has seen a higher than usual amount of sand appearing.
‘We ask all visitors to take care when heading to the beach, check tide times in advance and to keep well away from the cliff base at all times.’
