The foreshore footpath in Shotley Gate has been closed to the public by SCC Rights Of Way since the last storm, earlier this year.
There are areas that have collapsed significantly and are a serious trip/fall hazard. If you are accessing it from the Brickyards, please make sure you turn round and go back once you reach the breach.
Could I please ask that members of the public refrain from trying to get across it, as they may fall, dislocate and/or break something in their bodies. Whilst this would be at your own risk, which you may choose to take, such an incident could potentially result in the Emergency Services being called out to your rescue. The NHS does not need this right now!
The government allows people to leave their home once a day for a "health walk"- not a daredevil, obstacle-course, extreme-sport alternative.
Please be considerate with our frontline services.
Walk where it is safe to do so. Thank you.