Reports of hole on cliff edge between Whitby and Saltwick Bay
On Saturday evening, the team were called by Humber Coastguard Operations Centre due to concern expressed that hole could be part of cliff erosion.
A spokesperson said: "Approximately half way between Whitby and Saltwick Bay, Coastguards found a small part of the cliff path which had collapsed.
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Hide Ad"This appeared to be due to a void or burrow underneath the path and on this occasion, not as a direct result of erosion.
"As the resulting hole presented an underfoot risk to members of the public, the area around the hole was cordoned off and the authority responsible for Cleveland Way maintenance was notified."
A PCSO from North Yorkshire Police also attended the incident.