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
Great positions higher up with an exposed crux. © Rockfax
FA. Joff Cook Feb/1993.
ROCKFAX Dorset 2012: Graded Sport List , Portland , CC GUIDE (2008): Portland - 1-3 Star Classic & Hard Rock
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John Alcock | 24 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: Good route, but I wimpered on the crux. If you're a coward like me get your partner to climb it first and ask him/her to leave a long sling on the bolt above the crux. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Good route, but I wimpered on the crux. If you're a coward like me get your partner to climb it first and ask him/her to leave a long sling on the bolt above the crux. |
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Rin C | 17 Oct, 2006 |
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βeta: Good solid rock, and in a high wind, one or two tricky moves on the arete. Banten down your flares and enjoy! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Good solid rock, and in a high wind, one or two tricky moves on the arete. Banten down your flares and enjoy! |
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Grade: 6c ***
(Blacknor Central)