A PART of the coastline in Staithes, North Yorkshire has been completely eroded away meaning steps previously leading to the bottom of the cliff, now dangerously lead nowhere. 

On Facebook Staithes Coastguard, said: "Due to recent heavy rainfall and freezing conditions many areas of the coastline are suffering from erosion."

The photographs were sent to the Coastguard team showing the steps which were installed recently, however the land underneath has slipped.

There is now limited access to port Mulgrave.

Staithes Coastguard said: "We continue to repeat our warnings that visitors to the coast should keep away from cliff edges and the base of cliffs due to continued erosion.

"Our guidance would be to stay away from the base of the cliff the same distance as the cliff height, and stay on designated coastal paths away from cliff edges.

"In a coastal emergency remember to dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

"We currently urge visitors to not attempt to descend the cliff to access Port Mulgrave.

"The steps have been taped off and we deem it unsafe to access the beach and fishermen’s huts due to the land slipping constantly at present. We would also advise against using any makeshift access.

"We continue to repeat our warnings that visitors to the coast should keep away from cliff edges and the base of cliffs due to continued erosion.

Our guidance would be to stay away from the base of the cliff the same distance as the cliff height, and to remain on designated cliff paths away from cliff edges."