A Northumberland County Council spokesman said: “The county council is very much aware of the condition of the highway verge between Seahouses and Bamburgh.
“These are not, and never have been, official lay-bys, but the damage has been caused by their use for informal parking over a period of time.
“However, with a view towards encouraging ongoing tourism in the area, it is proposed to make some much-needed repairs ahead of the 2017 summer season.”