Norfolk County Council has blamed the materials used to resurface a coastal path as the reason it has lasted less than two years. 

The council resurfaced a path at Skelding Hill in Sheringham in February 2022, but it is already crumbling, revealing the black sheet underneath. 

Around 100 metres of the path, which is popular with walkers, now needs to be resurfaced again. 

"It is disappointing that the new surface has not lasted as long as expected," a Norfolk County Council spokesperson said.

"We are again seeking advice for the most cost-effective solution to repair the areas that need re-profiling and re-dressing.

"We believe the issue has been caused by the use of terram underneath the surface which has caused the surface to fail at key sections.

"From our investigations to date, we will require design specialists to develop a scheme to prevent this issue from happening again."

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The council currently receives £14,000 per year from Natural England for capital works across the entirety of the 133 miles of Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way National Trail.

"Finding funds for more costly works is always challenging and takes longer than we would like," the council said.

"However, we have identified some potentially appropriate sources that might help with some short-term mitigation measures."

The council said a path at Beeston Bump, where works were first carried out in 2018, has also been eroded by recent storms and increased football since the pandemic. 

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"We are aware of and are monitoring the current surface issues and are working with experts to agree a solution which is long-lasting, cost-effective and permissible in this environmentally protected area," the council added.

"We are working to find sources of funding which would allow us to proceed with repairs, as a solution is expected to exceed our annual maintenance budget.

"Safety is very important, but closing sections of the Coast Path is something we very much try to avoid where possible."