People continuing to defy safety restrictions put in place on a closed coastal path between Saundersfoot’s Coppet Hall and Wiseman’s Bridge have been labelled ‘crazy’.

News emerged this week that the popular coastal path known as the Tramway, closed after being hit by a series of landslips, could be open by the start of the school summer holidays at a cost of £600,000.

The public footpath experienced ‘substantial rock falls’ late last year and in January and February - with Pembrokeshire County Council subsequently making an order temporarily prohibiting all vehicular and non vehicular access to the route, which has been closed off with fencing, and members of the public warned to stay clear due to continued risk of more rockfalls.

One heavy rock-fall snapped the metal railings on the edge of the path, with the tunnel vanishing under a huge mound of earth, but luckily no-one was hurt, with one local resident stating it was a ‘miracle’ that no-one was killed.

However, people have continued to seek access to the footpath, and ignore the restrictions in place, highlighted today (March 12) by many on social media who have witnessed examples whilst in the vicninity.

“Today saw about 20 students on a geology and earth science course coming through the closed tunnels at Saundersfoot from Wiseman’s (apparently they didn’t know it was closed!) Also some had walked via top path. Crazy or what - any pre-checks done before students set off?” stated one person on Facebook.

Another remarked: “We walked in the opposite direction today - across the beach to Wiseman's - to our amazement a large group of people (at least a dozen) emerged from the blocked tunnel - one of them even seemed to be carrying a small child on their back! Beggars belief.”

County councillor for Saundersfoot’s south ward Cllr Chris Williams stated this week: “I have had numerous reports of people climbing up the rock fall, moving the barriers and accessing the main tunnel to Wisemans Bridge.

“I have also had reports of individuals being abused and told to mind their own business. This isn’t acceptable and, with that in mind, I held a meeting with the local PCSOs at the Regency Hall and highlighted my concerns.

“They have agreed to look into covering this area more frequently with the intention of warning individuals who ignore the signs that are there to help them,” he added.