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
An exciting route that looks like its name! The upper layback section takes a little working out. © Rockfax
FA. Martin Crocker 23/Apr/1989.
ROCKFAX Dorset 2012: Graded Sport List , Portland , CC GUIDE (2008): Portland - 1-3 Star Classic & Hard Rock , Portland Sendathon , The Dorset Sub 7a Silly Name Game
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Ben Stokes | 19 Oct, 2004 |
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βeta: I think the name is excellent! Just move quickly on the layback section... | βeta? | |
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βeta: I think the name is excellent! Just move quickly on the layback section... |
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Jon Greengrass | 24 Mar, 2003 |
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βeta: Hmmm i thought it easy upto the big layback flake which i didn't have enough puff for. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Hmmm i thought it easy upto the big layback flake which i didn't have enough puff for. |
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Grade: 6b+ ***
(Blacknor Central)