East Lothian locals warned of 'extremely unstable' area in Dunbar after popular coastal path collapses

Walkers warned to ‘stay well away’ after path collapses in Dunbar

Walkers have been warned to ‘stay well away’ from a clifftop trail in East Lothian after it collapsed.

The collapse on the Doo Rock Coastal Path in Dunbar occurred after heavy rainfall and flooding on Monday, March 10. Part of the popular walking route was closed by the council in January, due to safety concerns. Local rangers have urged walkers to avoid the area which is “extremely unstable”. There is concern that adverse weather conditions and high tides could cause further erosion on the path.

Countryside Rangers for East Lothian Council issued a warning, which said: “The closed section of path at The Glebe, Dunbar, has now collapsed. Strong northerly winds and high tide may results in further collapse in the coming days. The area is extremely unstable. We are in the process of extending the closure but in the meantime please adhere to the diversion and stay well away from the area.”