Saundersfoot’s county councillors have said that there is ‘no timescale at present’ on when the coastal path connecting neighbouring seaside villages Saundersfoot and Wisemans Bridge will reopen, after the popular route was hit by a number of landslips again over the winter period.

The latest fall happened during the second week of January, towards the western end of the Wisemans Bridge to Coppet Hall cycleway.

County councillor for Saundersfoot’s south ward Cllr Chris Williams remarked: “It was really disappointing to receive calls and emails in December and January regarding a few land slips on the coastal path between Coppet Hall and Wiseman’s Bridge.

“Councillor Alec Cormack and I, were reassured that Pembrokeshire County Council are looking into this as quickly as they can and are dealing with contractors, timescales, costs, with the foresight to open up this path when safe to do so.

“There is no timescale at present and we both hope to get updates over the next few weeks.

“PCC know the importance of this path and hopefully we will be able to give you some more positive news in the weeks ahead.”

Cllr Williams said that the first slip was a relatively small landslide between the second and third tunnel heading away from the village, which he said that the team at PCC dealt with immediately, but unfortunately another major significant landslip caused the path to be closed.

“A detailed survey will be undertaken of the slope to determine the nature and depth of the ‘failed mass’, which will allow a solution to be worked up, which could include removal and regrading, plus the potential of a catch fence,” continued Cllr Williams.

“The remedial work costs will be dependent on the designed remedial works, and at this stage there is no indication of the costs.

“The works carried out in 2024 dealt with the sections of cliff requiring repair at that time, mainly the section near Coppet Hall and the larger slip near Wisemans Bridge. This is a new slip in a different location.

“I am well aware of the importance of this path to the local communities. I am aware that there are some strong business and local tourism interests in this area as well. Saundersfoot, Coppet Hall, Wisemans Bridge and other local communities suffered last year when this path was shut for 8 months.

“The feedback from businesses is that the village had a quiet year last year and this has certainly added to their concerns and we as a community want a positive solution.

“This path in 2023 was used by nearly a million individuals and the three local communities would have benefitted greatly from this.

This path is also fully accessible for those with mobility issues and is regularly used by every ability across our community.

“I fully appreciate there is a coastal path at the top of the cliffs and for some this is ideal to walk between the villages. Sadly for the majority this isn’t accessible and they are missing out,” he added.