Sinkhole opens up in the South Hams

The area has now been sealed off on safety grounds

One of the warning signs
Author: Andrew KayPublished 10th Apr 2025
Last updated 10th Apr 2025

Safety fencing has been put around a large sinkhole on the coast path in the South Hams.

It's just in front of the golf club - will balls now having to cross over it or risk being lost

A spokesperson for Devon County Council confirmed the incident was not impacting the South West Coast Path and the section of land where the collapse occured is owned by the golf club.

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