South West Coast Path Closed Due to Storm Damage
South West Coast Path Closed Due to Storm Damage
US · Published Apr 6, 2026
Several sections of the South West Coast Path in Devon and Cornwall are closed due to storm damage.
Recent storms caused high winds, flooding, and coastal erosion, leading to cliff falls and landslips.
The South West Coast Path Association emphasizes the vulnerability of these areas to climate change and the need for repairs before summer.
Storms cause closures on South West Coast Path
Several sections of the South West Coast Path in Devon and Cornwall have been closed due to significant storm damage caused by recent storms, including Storm Goretti, Storm Ingrid, and Storm Chandra. These storms brought high winds, surface flooding, and accelerated coastal erosion, resulting in destructive cliff falls and landslips. Locations such as Ilfracombe, Shaldon, Sidmouth, Branscombe, Newquay Fly Cellars, and Cligga Point near Perranporth are particularly affected.
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