Island drone pilot's fears over landslips near Blackgang Chine
By Curtis Lancaster
Published on March 2, 2026.
A drone pilot from the Isle of Wight has been documenting landslides near Blackgang Chine, where the cliffs are crumbling into the sea. The company, which owns the land, has expressed concerns about the park's precarious position and could potentially remove the bottom half of the maze if necessary. Joel Smethurst, professor of geotechnical infrastructure at the University of Southampton, warned of potential big landslips due to drier summers and a higher rate of erosion.
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