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!
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
2022 Peregrine nesting in Blacknor Far South 'Punter's Way Area' Restrictions apply to all routes south of ' In on the Killtaker ' extending to all of the accessable routes from there.
At present there area no other active restriction along the Blacknor sections of the west coast.
Rockfax Description
The initial bolt is very high. A stopper start is now higher that it used to be and needs some luck to find the correct sequence. The remainder is delightful, assuming you find the good holds at the top. © Rockfax
FA. Janet Horrocks, George Ridge 06/Apr/1998.
ROCKFAX Dorset 2012: Graded Sport List , Natalie's Challenges , Portland , CC GUIDE (2008): Portland - 1-3 Star Classic & Hard Rock , Portland Sendathon
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Rockmonkey1977 | 18 Apr, 2021 |
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βeta: Stuff was snapping and crumbling all over the place below the first bolt. If you don’t have a 10m long clip stick I’d suggest climbing the line to the right first then get your rope in as you’re cleaning it.... | βeta? | |
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βeta: Stuff was snapping and crumbling all over the place below the first bolt. If you don’t have a 10m long clip stick I’d suggest climbing the line to the right first then get your rope in as you’re cleaning it.... |
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Dan Browne | 29 Nov, 2020 |
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βeta: Ground has obviously subsided, start up Slumberland | ||
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βeta: Ground has obviously subsided, start up Slumberland |
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nealh | 29 Sep, 2004 |
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βeta: cracking route , low in the grade but high on quality, top effort by our porridge munching friends! | βeta? | |
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βeta: cracking route , low in the grade but high on quality, top effort by our porridge munching friends! |
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John Alcock | 6 Oct, 2003 |
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βeta: Ferocious crimpy start, then pleasant varied climbing. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Ferocious crimpy start, then pleasant varied climbing. |
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Alan James - Rockfax | 3 Apr, 2000 |
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βeta: A thin start to reach the second bolt and difficult pull to finish. A delightful route. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A thin start to reach the second bolt and difficult pull to finish. A delightful route. |
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Grade: 6b+ ***
(Battleship Back Cliff)