The four main sections, North, Central, South and Far South have a continuous under cliff path lining them all. But it is better to access each section from either end. After the 2014 landslide destroyed the southern approach, Far South and south are best accessed from the wall quarry a top South section. Sections of the Path can be quick tricky, especially in the wet and the paths to the beach blocks tend to move around over time. Take a moment to look where you are heading to before heading straight to your chosen climbing area.
The classic Pregnant Pause a contender for Portlands longest route, is a full 30m and take a least 16 Draws. A full 60m rope will make it be always tie a knot in the end just in case!
Rockfax Description
A popular and sustained face climb. Start right of a low overhang. Climb up broken ground, then head up right to steeper and cleaner rock. Continue via sustained climbing up the bolt-line, passing a fingery and technical section at mid-height, to gain a fine finish. © Rockfax
FA. Pete Oxley 14/May/1989.
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slowmotion | 24 Aug, 2020 |
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βeta: I thought the crux clip was really tricky. I put a longer one on it. | βeta? | |
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βeta: I thought the crux clip was really tricky. I put a longer one on it. |
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John Alcock | 2 Aug, 2004 |
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βeta: Failed on a thin layback move high up in 80 degrees plus. Great climbing as far as I got. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Failed on a thin layback move high up in 80 degrees plus. Great climbing as far as I got. |
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tomrainbow | 7 May, 2001 |
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βeta: Surely this route deserves 3 stars! Brilliant climbing all the way. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Surely this route deserves 3 stars! Brilliant climbing all the way. |
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Grade: 7a ***
(Blacknor South)