The National Trust has issued a warning to beach-goers after a sand dune at a popular Cornish beach became unstable.

They are asking people to use the main level path from the right corner of the car park, as opposed to scrambling over the sand dunes.

The warning comes as the sand dunes at the beach had been impacted by the recent weather, sea conditions and particularly recent conditions leading to spring tides.

In addition, RNLI lifeguards are no longer operating for the season and Crantock Surf Lifesaving Club is also there less frequently during the winter.

The National Trust said: “The beach at Crantock remains accessible and we ask visitors to use the main, level path from the right corner of the car park.

"This avoids any need to scramble over sand dunes and to descend any sheer or steep slopes on them.

“The sand dunes at Crantock are constantly changing due to weather and sea conditions and most years we see the dunes shift and change.

“With the recent weather and particularly dramatic spring tides, we ask that visitors take extra care around the dune system."

Lewis Timson, from the RNLI, added: "The only access we want you to use is the ground level access which is in the right-hand corner of the car park.

"Do not try and access the beach through any of the elevated walking points.

"It is collapsing as we are looking at it. It is extremely unstable.

"Stay well away from the sand dunes. Please don't let your children or animals near them."