A SECTION of footpath in Dawlish has had to be closed off to the public following debris falling from cliffs.

Part of the path at Lee Mount has been shut off.

The section closed is between the steps from Early’s Wall and the larger of the viewing shelters.

Teignbridge Council has previously had to temporarily close this part of the path because of soil and vegetation debris which has fallen from the cliffs above.

However, more recently fallen debris has included significant sized rocks, and overhanging sections now remain exposed which potentially could fall at some point.

Access from Marine Parade, Boat Cove, Early’s Wall and Coryton Cove to the cliff top park at Lee Mount can be made via the pedestrian footbridge over the railway and the main remaining path.

Barrier fencing with warning signage has been placed on the closed section.

A spokesman for Teignbridge Council said: ‘We would advise anyone walking in the area to avoid this section of the path.

‘We will be checking the site on a regular basis and we will make a decision as to whether this will need to be a permanent closure in due course.’