ALERT!! Flood and related Damage plus other significant temporary closures along the Monarch's Way

Flood and related Damage on the Monarch's Way

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ALERT!! Flood and related Damage plus other significant temporary closures along the Monarch's Way
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Trevor Antill ACIB

From time to time we learn of flood damage to constituent parts - such as paths and bridges - along the Monarch's Way. Whether this is due to climate change, global warming or whatever; what is sure is that these sudden events can cause disruption to walks and the planning of them. This then is an attempt to assist members and Users in their planning. The first'alert' on this page is the landslip at Charmouth, Dorset. (Book III - Section 41 - Charmouth to Bridport.) In less than two years since the reopening of this section of Coast Path eastwards from Charmouth towards Cain's Folly the path has been closed again because of another extensive land slip. Dorset County Council has put a temporary diversion in place and the route is described below. In addition to site notices, maps showing the diversion are to be provided at key locations. Details of the diversion now follow: *Charmouth (Stonebarrow) Diversion* At Charmouth leave the Coast path in Lower Sea Lane (west of the footbridge over the River Char at GR 36529320) and turn northeast along a tarmac lane called River Way and at the end continue along a gravel footpath to reach Bridge Road. Carry on northwards up this road to the junction with the main village road, The Street. Turn eastwards along The Street to Newlands Bridge and fork right into Stonebarrow Lane. Continue up this narrow lane for nearly three quarters of a mile (1150m) taking care of the traffic. At the top of this lane a car park is reached. Immediately turn sharp right to find a four directional signpost. Take a grassy track south-westwards towards the coast to rejoin the Coast Path at GR 37879310. Our grateful thanks to Brian Panton of both the Ramblers’ Association (Dorset Area) and the South West Path Association for this assistance. Updated June 2011 Likewise, and not too far away, there has been a path collapse just before Seatown. There is however an alternative route that takes you from the cliff top and into Seatown and which is also well waymarked. The Second Alert is: Book I (The Midlands) - Section 13 Over the last couple of years one of the two towpaths through the Netherton Tunnel has been closed leaving no choice but to follow the remaining one through the tunnel. As it happens this is the first one you come to so for those wishing to walk through the tunnel from the upper canal follow the steps down to the south-eastern towpath of the lower canal and go left to the tunnel entrance. It is hoped that the other towpath will be available at some time in the future but, as ever, it all comes down to money! Importantly if you intend to go through the Tunnel don't forget to bring a torch, plus some spare batteries !!!!!

Page last updated 20th January 2012.