Attention for Cliffs and coastal walkers call 999

Attention for Cliffs and coastal walkers – Stay well back from cliff edges in an emergency, call 999

Cliffs can be more unstable than they look, cliff falls or landslides happen without warning.

Reduce the risks:

Stay well back from cliff edges.
Take note of warning signs.
Be aware that strong gusts of wind may affect your balance and can be fatal
Stick to the signposted coastal paths – avoid informal or unsigned paths leading down to beaches as these can be dangerous.
Wear suitable shoes and clothing, and take food and water.
Take a fully charged mobile phone with you.
Be extra careful in the dark and if paths are slippery.
Never climb a cliff as a shortcut to the top.
Tell someone where you’re going and when you’re likely to be back.

Alert Message

If you get into difficulty, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Dog walking

Canine companions love going for ‘walkies’ and not much beats a trip to the coast. But sadly, many dogs die each year after running over cliff edges. Dogs are easily distracted by all the exciting sounds and smells on a coastal walk and often may want to chase a bird or an animal.

It’s safer to keep your dog on a lead when out walking along the coast. It’s also better for the local wildlife, especially during spring and summer when ground nesting birds are breeding at the coast.