The National Trust has urged North East visitors and beach-goers alike to steer clear of a natural sinkhole which occupies the cliffs of Whitburn.
The Souter Hole first appeared in 2003, but has since widened slightly due to natural erosion and landslips caused by the tides.
And the expansion of the hole has caused concern to locals of the area, who see it as a hazard to visiting members of the public - due to it's location near a public footpath.
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One concerned local is Dave Robson, who captured the magnificent footage of the hole seen in this article via drone.
However, although amazing to look at, Dave is concerned for the safety of passing pedestrians due to the hole reportedly widening.
Speaking to Chronicle Live, he said: "As a general view, it's growing quite quickly now and is incredibly close to the ‘worn away’ path which people are using to look over now.
"It's amazing how there's only a miniature railing around 18 inches high between any inquisitive onlookers and a sheer drop."
Dave also spoke of rumours that a dog fell into the sinkhole - but no confirmation of such incident taking place has been reported by local authorities.
Dave also looked towards the dangers the hole presents in the near future if further preventative action isn't taken, in saying: "The weather is wearing it further back and it's a matter of time before some drops in."
As it stands, the hole has been surrounded by a railing in a bid to prevent the general public from getting too close to it.
There are also signs standing at multiple locations alerting passers by of the dangers that the Souter Hole presents, if extra care isn't taken when passing.
The National Trust also commented on the matter.
A spokesperson said: “We want all of our visitors to have an enjoyable, relaxed and safe visit to Whitburn Coastal Park.
“By its nature the coastline is constantly changing, with some areas particularly prone to erosion and landslips.
"This sink hole first appeared around 2003 and is regularly surveyed. We have put up fencing and warning signs around this sink hole, which is away from the main path running along the cliff tops of The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park, known locally as The Wherry.
"There are warning signs at key points along the cliff edges, as well as visitor information panels in each car park.
"We'd urge people to take a moment to look at these signs, and to stick to the main paths to keep themselves, their children, and their dogs safe."
