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Path closed after tree uprooted during Storm Bert

Shallot Newcombe A closed of walkway in Tavistock. The pathway is wet from the overflowing river running alongside it on the right. There is a red road sign on the left which has the word "PEDESTRIANS" and a white arrow pointing left. There is a chunk of the pathway missing on the right.Shallot Newcombe
Tavistock Town Council said sections of the walkway on Abbey Walk was closed on Sunday during Storm Bert

Sections of a footpath in Devon have been closed after a tree was uprooted during Storm Bert.

Tavistock Town Council said a retaining wall and the path on Abbey Walk in the town were damaged.

Parts of the walkway were closed on Sunday as a "safety measure", the council said.

The authority added that, after assessing the extent of the damage on Monday, measures had been implemented to "install temporary fencing" so the path could be re-opened to the public.

Handout Branches on the pathway on the left with the river to the right. There is a chunk of pathway missing from the damage. Handout
Tavistock Town Council said a programme of works have already been agreed regarding how to rebuild the retaining wall

A council spokesperson said: "A programme of works has already been agreed regarding how to rebuild the retaining wall and reinstate the walkway, but these works will be scheduled when it is safe to undertake, considering access is required adjacent to the watercourse.

"Advanced warning of when the repairs are due to commence will be provided as this will require a further temporary closure of the walkway, anticipated for a period up to two weeks."

The council said it was thanking everyone affected for their patience and understanding.

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