HEAVY rain is causing large boulders to fall from Lulworth Cove, beach rangers have said.

Lulworth and Durdle Door Rangers are warning people to be “extra cautious” at the base and the tops of cliffs.

A spokesperson said: “Please be aware that our team has been noticing more rockfall, including large boulders from the cliffs above the landslip at Lulworth Cove.

“With the heavy rain that we’ve been experiencing, we would like to reiterate our advice of being extra cautious around the coastline, especially at the base and tops of cliffs.”

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued by the Met Office across the south of the country today (September 6).