Landslips hit properties, rail line and close clifftop path

A "significant landslip" has affected beachfront properties and prompted safety warnings to coastal path walkers.

Council officials said there was a risk of more "earth falling as water continues to flow down the side" of the private land at Nefyn, Llyn Peninsula. "We are aware that a number of private properties have been affected, but fortunately they were unoccupied at the time," said Cyngor Gwynedd.

A separate landslip in Gwynedd also affected the Welsh Highland Railway's line about four miles (6.4km) from Caernarfon, but bosses say it won't affect planned Santa services.
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A huge quantity of mud has blocked the rail line affecting Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Operators of Welsh Highland Railway said Santa train services from Caernarfon would continue to operate over the weekend, although over a shortened route, following a landslip near Tryfan Junction.

It was spotted during an inspection on Friday with a huge quantity of mud thought to have been deposited on the line following persistent rain on Thursday.

Paul Lewin, boss at Ffestiniog Railway Company, said it happened at a location close to a river which had been strengthened in the past due to "land movements historically".

"But that has not prevented a torrent of slurry-like mud from being deposited on the line during the intense rain storm."

Engineers are due to complete an assessment and provide the operator with an update.