Isle of Wight's Totland sea wall reopens to walkers

The sea wall was damaged during a landslip in December 2012

A coastal footpath that was severely damaged by a landslip more than two years ago has reopened to the public.

The Totland sea wall between Totland and Colwell Bays on the Isle of Wight had been closed since the landslip in December 2012.

Damaged sections have been removed and drainage installed as part of a £200,000 "make do and mend" repair.

Residents who campaigned for pedestrian access to be restored said it had been "sorely missed".

A report commissioned by Isle of Wight Council found the 394ft (120m) section of wall had been pushed forward 66ft (20m) following heavy rain.

Although it is not a full repair, the authority said it hoped the work would minimise further damage. The cost of a full repair has been estimated at £2m.

Totland resident Helen Wood, who campaigned to have pedestrian access reinstated, said: "It has been a long wait but regaining access to one of the island's most beautiful and iconic walks is most sincerely welcomed."