Sinkhole swallows walkway on Wales Coast Path

A section of the Wales Coast Path has been closed after a large sinkhole caused a wooden walkway to collapse.

The sinkhole formed in the Trefgraig Plas and Bodferin area of Llangwnnadl, Gwynedd, prompting the council to ask members of the public to "stay away from this part and not walk past under any circumstances".

A Cyngor Gwynedd spokesperson added that officers would assess the site in the coming days and would share more information about the situation as soon as possible.

Officials from Wales Coast Path say details of a temporary diversion will be published on the Wales Coast Path website "once arrangements are in place".

The Wales Coast Path is an 870-mile (1,400km) public footpath that runs around the entire coastline of Wales.

Beginning near Chester and ending in Chepstow, the route is divided into several main sections, each typically taking around a week to complete on foot.

The path officially opened in 2012 and was heralded as the world's first continuous coastal path to encompass an entire country. The route is signposted with a distinctive yellow and blue dragon-shell logo.

According to Natural Resources Wales (NRW), "the route encompasses dramatic cliffs, remote bays, popular beaches, abundant wildlife, attractive towns and villages, major cities and historical monuments".

The path is looked after by NRW alongside Eryri and Pembrokeshire national parks authority.