WITNESSES told how tonnes of rock came crashing down onto a beach in another dramatic coastal landslip - as experts warned of more falls to come.

A huge section of cliff between Seatown and Eype Beach came crashing down at around 4.45pm on Saturday, July 31.

The landslip was close to the site of a substantial fall in April, believed to have been the largest in the area for some time.

It is warned the latest fall has not yet settled and further movement is expected over the coming days.

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Bridport and Lyme Regis News: Lyme Bay Rib Charter were able to capture the cliff fall whilst out on a boat trip Picture: Lyme Bay Rib CharterLyme Bay Rib Charter were able to capture the cliff fall whilst out on a boat trip Picture: Lyme Bay Rib Charter

Simon Miles, owner and skipper at Lyme Bay Rib Charter was taking a group out on a day trip when they stopped near Seatown beach

Mr Miles said: “There was some dust around the cliff as we came in and then it just came down.

“It fell for about quarter of an hour, it was falling at either side before the big bit of cliff fell down in the middle.

“It was quite something to watch. There were gasps of shock and awe, people couldn’t believe what they were seeing, it was quite a spectacle to see it come down like that.

“I don’t expect I’ll ever see anything like it again.”

WATCH: Mr Miles was able to capture the incident on film.

Bridport resident Chris Petcher witnessed the landslip from the top of Golden Cap.

Mr Petcher said: “One of my friends spotted a cloud of dust going up on the beach and suddenly the rocks just started to fly down.

“You hear about cliff falls all the time around here, but I never expected to see such a big one in person. It was a big surprise and really quite incredible to see. There were people on the beach below but none of them were dangerously close to the area of the cliff which was coming down.”

He added: “We climbed down from the hill and had a bit of a closer look. We could see a section of the cliff overhanging and it was definitely about to go, but we couldn’t wait too long so we left.”

Dorset Council rangers are anticipating more movement of the cliff over the coming days but they do not believe it will be as dramatic as Saturday’s fall.

There is currently no access along the beach and rangers have put up extra signage at Eype to reinforce this point. They will also continue to record and monitor the movement in the area.

The coast path cordon has been moved inland as the ground is said to be ‘relaxing’ with more cracks opening up. 

There is plenty of signage in place to remind the public to keep away from the area.

A spokesman for Dorset Council said: “Our spectacular coastline is continuously eroding and changing. These are natural forces and as such are unpredictable. 

“We want people to enjoy our beaches and coast path safely. We strongly encourage people to obey the warning signs and keep away from the base of cliffs and also cliff edges.”

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: The fall occurred in the same location of another substantial fall in April Picture: Dorset CouncilThe fall occurred in the same location of another substantial fall in April Picture: Dorset Council

A warning that a piece of cliff may fall at Seatown was issued by West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team last week after a crack appeared.

The recent weather - rain closely followed by very hot weather - is likely to have contributed to the cliff fall.

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A spokesman for West Bay Coastguard said: “On Saturday evening, the West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked by Solent Coastguard to attend Seatown to assist local authorities with the aftermath of a large cliff fall that had taken place earlier in the day. 

“There is currently no access along the beach between Eype and Seatown due to the recent cliff fall. Please take note of all the safety signage and do not attempt to climb over the debris which remains unstable.”