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
One of the best on this section of wall. A pumpy and technical route following a faint rib. © Rockfax
FA. Joff Cook 02/Jun/1996.
ROCKFAX Dorset 2012: Graded Sport List , Portland , Portland 7a/+ , CC GUIDE (2008): Portland - 1-3 Star Classic & Hard Rock
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tomdale | 12 Aug, 2023 |
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βeta: 2nd go. Great moves. | βeta? | |
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βeta: 2nd go. Great moves. |
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richgac | 4 Jun, 2007 |
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βeta: Excellent tenuous moves up to the stuck on finger jug. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Excellent tenuous moves up to the stuck on finger jug. |
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david potts | 22 Aug, 2005 |
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βeta: really good technical climbing,sustained and well worth the stars | βeta? | |
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βeta: really good technical climbing,sustained and well worth the stars |
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Grade: 7a+ ***
(Battleship Back Cliff)