A POPULAR Dorset beauty spot will be partially closed for essential maintenance.

The steps down to  Durdle Door will be unavailable whilst rangers work to restore the stairs.

The work will take place from April 22 until April 26.

The maintenance work comes after the heavy rainfall this year that has caused the steps to be covered in clay and therefore a danger to visitors.

The Man O' War beach will still be accessible.

Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove have also experienced coastal erosion recently since the beginning of the year.

Large boulders have fallen from the cliffs on multiple occasions causing parts of the beauty spot to close for public safety.