A major rockfall has taken place at West Bay.

Inevitably, due to the amount of rain recently, the cliff has given way and a huge amount of rock and debris has landed onto the beach below.

The fall was discovered this morning East Beach just days after authorities warned that rockfalls were likely after heavy rainfall across the region. 

The fall happened at around 11am, according to West Bay UK.

Dorset photographer James Loveridge took some incredible photos from his drone which show the sheer size of the fall. 

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: A drone photo showcased the scale of the rockfall. Picture: James Loveridge PhotographyA drone photo showcased the scale of the rockfall. Picture: James Loveridge Photography (Image: James Loveridge Photography)

Paths up to the cliff were closed as the council urged people to stay away from the area. 

In a statement, Dorset Council said: "We've had another big rockfall on East Beach at West Bay. The beach is currently cut off, with no access to Burton Bradstock from West Bay and vice versa. 

"We're investigating access to the coastal path on top too.

"Please stay away and do not attempt to clamber over the pile - you would be putting yourself and others at risk.

"The heavy rain we've had over the last few weeks has made cliffs right along the Jurassic Coast unstable and more prone to rockfalls.

"Do keep away from the base of cliffs and if walking along the top of the cliffs walk well away from the edge."

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: A closer image of the rockfall. Picture: Dorset CouncilA closer image of the rockfall. Picture: Dorset Council (Image: Dorset Council)

Picture: Yvonne Ward

The Jurassic Coast in west Dorset has seen an increased number of rockfalls in recent times.

Last month a rockfall blocked part of the beach on Burton Bradstock prompting a warning from Dorset Council to follow the signs and safety messages that are provided. 

At the time Leo Henley-Lock, National Trust's countryside manager for West Dorset, said: "The coast and cliffs along this stretch of the Jurassic Coast are unstable and naturally liable to landslips and falls at any time without warning.

"We would urge people to take the time to read warning signs in car parks and footpaths and follow their instructions so they can enjoy the coast safely." 

In another rockfall event, there was a significant cliff movement including at Charmouth and near Eype last year.

The latest rockfall incident followed a period of intense rainfall in Dorset which saw roads flooded as havoc was caused across the county.