A woman from west Dorset has asked ‘what more can we do’ after spotting people putting themselves at risk by standing on a cliff edge in high winds.

Amanda Last of Pymore was out for a walk with her carer in West Bay when she spotted two people stood on the edge of East Cliff in high winds on Saturday.

The path over the 140ft cliff remains closed due to erosion and cracks along the route of the path.

Amanda filmed a video of the incident on her phone in order to warn people of the dangers and to hopefully deter anyone else from copying the pair's actions.

She said: “My thought was for the people below. It was extremely windy and far too windy to be stood at the cliff's edge, it’s bad enough when it’s a sunny day.”

She further explained that ‘it was so windy, my Mr Whippy ice cream was blowing all over me.’

Amanda added: “People don’t seem to be heeding the warnings and there are warnings everywhere. The cliff is also closed off - You don’t need to get that close to the edge. It’s just mad.

“By standing up there, they are also causing a risk for the people down below. A tiny stone could fall and hit someone on the head below, not that there should be anyone under the cliff, but what more can be done?

“Maybe there should be more signs in the places that the tourists are staying.”

This is not the first time that people have caused concern by getting very close to the dangerous cliffs edge.

As reported by the News earlier this year, a camper decided to pitch up a tent along the closed-off coast path.

Additionally, a group of around five young people were photographed climbing from the beach at West Bay to the top of the nearby 150ft high West Cliff.

Both cliffs are prone to huge rock falls and in recent years, tonnes of rock have come crumbling down.

A spokesperson for Dorset Council said: "There is still a closure on that part of the South West and there are signs directing people towards the diverted path.

"The Jurassic Coast is a wonderful place to visit, but by it's nature it is constantly eroding. When visiting it is important to use common sense and caution – stay away from the edge and base of cliffs and always pay attention to warning signs, safety messages and the tides. Research the location, understand which paths are closed and the risks associated with ignoring the signs.

"Remember, the golden rules:

1. Stay away from the edge of the cliff top - admire the view from a safe distance

2. Stay away from the base of cliffs: rock falls and landslides can happen at any time. If you are under a rock fall, the likelihood is you will die

3. Pay attention to warning signs – they are there for your safety

4. Check tide times before you set off to avoid being cut off by incoming tides

5. Keep dogs on leads near the cliff edge."