Manx National Heritage is encouraging users of the ‘Raad Ny Foillan’ to take extra care at the Chasms, where a sink hole has recently opened on land adjoining the popular coastal footpath.
Temporary barriers are in place around the sink hole, which is over 2 metres deep, although has potential to become larger. The sink hole is believed to be caused by natural erosion, potentially a result of high levels of rainfall or rockfalls beneath the ground surface weakening soil and vegetation.
Surface level studies will now be undertaken by engineers from Laxey Mines Research Group, prior to further investigations and essential works.
Safety barriers will remain in place for the foreseeable future. Dog walkers should keep their pets on a lead and children walking on the footpath should be closely supervised at all times.