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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!   

 

Seasonal Restrictions

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.

16m.

Rockfax Description
A thin start and unusual upper section. © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
Top bolts are taped off as they are quite wobbly. Traverse easily left to the lower-off on the previous route.

FA. Steve Taylor 2005.

Ticklists

Portland for the beginner (lead climbs) , 4 - 5 Grade Climbs Portland Westcoast , Portland

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Fidget 19 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Quite nice, but once again easier than other 4's I've done. The top bit's quite nice, you can either use the arete (slightly loose, be careful), or practise slab climbing direct.
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βeta: Quite nice, but once again easier than other 4's I've done. The top bit's quite nice, you can either use the arete (slightly loose, be careful), or practise slab climbing direct.
Alex More 4 Jul, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Both the central and right hand lines are fine, but there are many rock scars on the line to the left, some loose rock fell down whilst belaying also take care!
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βeta: Both the central and right hand lines are fine, but there are many rock scars on the line to the left, some loose rock fell down whilst belaying also take care!

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