WITH 100mph winds blustering their way through West Cornwall, parts of the Duchy were left devastated this week — and despite not seeing the worst, North Cornwall still felt the effects of Storm Goretti.

With a yellow, and in parts red, weather warning encompassing the region, a number of schools closed early following Cornwall Council’s advice, to ensure the safety of staff and students.

As the evening went on, those on the coast saw rough seas and a battering of wind and rain.

Across the area nature took the brunt of the damage, with branches and entire trees being blown over. In Launceston, the B3362 between Launceston and Tavistock was completely blocked by a fallen tree at Greystone Bridge, limiting access into Devon with the Tamar Bridge also temporarily closed.

Despite widespread power outages, with tens of thousands across the county being left in the dark, North Cornwall was largely unaffected with regard to power.

Though, as the night went on, winds continued to cause damage. By morning, those travelling on their commute were met with debris strewn across the roads.

One road in Launceston was completely closed the following day, after a vehicle was struck by a falling tree - thankfully the driver was left uninjured.

However, it wasn’t just roads which were closed. Cornwall Council announced a week-long closure of the Camel Trail, while work is undertaken to ensure the safety of the route.

A spokesperson from the council said: “The Camel Trail is currently closed and will remain so for several days while teams work to remove a large number of fallen and damaged trees following Storm Goretti.

“Many paths and open spaces across Cornwall may still have broken or hanging branches that have not yet been inspected, which can be extremely dangerous. We are asking people not to use closed trails and not to attempt any clearance themselves, as there may be hidden risks such as unstable trees or fallen power lines.”