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 first class climb that features some great climbing on very good rock. Start just to the right of a crack. Climb up to a steep groove and continue with difficulty to a less steep, but still high-quality finish. © Rockfax
FA. Pete Oxley 18/Jun/1995.
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CammersClimbs | 21 Aug, 2020 |
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βeta: Beautiful route. 28m of adrenaline fuelled climbing. Difficult crux with limited features.... use a 60m rope! | ||
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βeta: Beautiful route. 28m of adrenaline fuelled climbing. Difficult crux with limited features.... use a 60m rope! |
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Compo | 21 Aug, 2006 |
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βeta: Great climbing, superb line and rough unpolished rock. A cracking 3* pitch. Low in the grade. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Great climbing, superb line and rough unpolished rock. A cracking 3* pitch. Low in the grade. |
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ksjs | 23 Jul, 2006 |
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βeta: for 6B+ crux is relatively technical; not that easy to unlock correct sequence / find best holds. a superb, balanced route though: strong first half / delicate second half including quite a scary step to make the belay | βeta? | |
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βeta: for 6B+ crux is relatively technical; not that easy to unlock correct sequence / find best holds. a superb, balanced route though: strong first half / delicate second half including quite a scary step to make the belay |
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richardh | 13 Apr, 2004 |
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βeta: Thought it was solid 6c, with an awkward crux, not a good first 6c IMHO, there are plenty easier ones around at Portland. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Thought it was solid 6c, with an awkward crux, not a good first 6c IMHO, there are plenty easier ones around at Portland. |
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Chris Shorter | 1 Oct, 2001 |
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βeta: This is one of a number of routes on this bit of cliff that deserve the full three stars. felt like full 6c to me. | βeta? | |
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βeta: This is one of a number of routes on this bit of cliff that deserve the full three stars. felt like full 6c to me. |
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tomrainbow | 22 Apr, 2001 |
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βeta: This feels like a 3 star 6b+ - first class climbing. | βeta? | |
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βeta: This feels like a 3 star 6b+ - first class climbing. |
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Grade: 6c ***
(Battleship Back Cliff)