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The old railway cuttings on the east coast of Portland provide crags which get plenty of morning sun and also give welcome shelter on days when a cold westerly wind is blowing. Easy access, the spread of grades and it’s sheltered position make the area very popular and it’s rare to ever have the crag to yourself.

Climbing here you are very visable to the public and locals using the this popular section of coast path. Please be considerate and fiendly to avoid any access issues as you are climbing on private land.

Past complaints from nearby residents about the area being used as a toilet have caused some access issues. Please help avoid further problems by ‘going before you go’ or using the public toilet in Easton. No one likes having to avoid a minefield of discarded toilet paper and piles of poo, so if you really are caught short, make sure you shallow bury any solid waste.

16m.

Rockfax Description
One of the most technical face-moves in the area, best accomplished on an ice-cold day. © Rockfax

FA. Pete Oxley 21/Nov/1996.

Ticklists

The Cuttings Sport Climbing Apprenticeship , West Country Climbs , ROCKFAX Dorset 2012: Graded Sport List , Portland , Pongoose Portland Sport Climbing Gems

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Adam Lincoln 6 Nov, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: Basically a 6 move V9 boulder problem on a rope. Dont even bother trying it unless its freezing.
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βeta: Basically a 6 move V9 boulder problem on a rope. Dont even bother trying it unless its freezing.

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High 8a+
Mid 8a+
Low 8a+
High 8a
Mid 8a
Low 8a
High 7c+
Mid 7c+
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Style of Ascent
Lead
Toproped
Dogged
Redpoint
DNF
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Route of Interest
Magnetic Pull

Grade: 8a ***
(Wallsend South)

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