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Report of a lose bolt June 2023 - “One of the staples wobbles. As looking out at the sea it is the top left staple on the flat top of rock. This is directly above the iron ladder which gives access from Sharbutts Quarry to Sacred Angel Area”
from 14/06/2023
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 well regarded line. Take the steady lower wall to a fine bulge and upper crack. This is taken direct via a powerful reach. © Rockfax
FA. Neal Heanes 02/Jul/1995.
Ticklists
Classic Portland 7as (2* +) , Portland , Portland 7a/+ , CC GUIDE (2008): Portland - 1-3 Star Classic & Hard Rock
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| tomrainbow | 11 Jul, 2005 |
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βeta: This is a fanatstic pitch - don't walk by this one. One of the more balanced routes at the crag, it keeps you working right up to the belay. | βeta? | |
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βeta: This is a fanatstic pitch - don't walk by this one. One of the more balanced routes at the crag, it keeps you working right up to the belay. |
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| nealh | 29 Sep, 2004 |
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βeta: what can i say I like it, originally climbing in the rain which made the top slab interesting, and followed by a shorter but very talented friend who shall remain nameless, cos he got spanked, if your less than 5'8" it probably alot harder than 7a | βeta? | |
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βeta: what can i say I like it, originally climbing in the rain which made the top slab interesting, and followed by a shorter but very talented friend who shall remain nameless, cos he got spanked, if your less than 5'8" it probably alot harder than 7a |
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Portland Heights
Grade: 7a ***
(Blacknor Central)