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All of the Wallsend crags face west so catch the afternoon sun well. Wallsend South is closer to the sea and can suffer from soapy rock on still and humid days, whereas Wallsend North is set back a little and is less affected by greasyness. The Colors Area and Hong Kon Phooey Area are cut off at high tides or in rough seas.Seasonal Restrictions
Dates: 1 March to 30 June
Reason: Nesting Birds
There are no applied bird restriction along the Wallsend cliff at present, (2022) However due to it's more isolated nature and available nesting ledges, it is often populated with breeding pairs of seabird through the season. As well as a Ravens nest in the Bigger Peace area.
Be sensible and avoid any routes close to nesting birds and advise others of nests, to leave them in peace. They will all be gone by mid July.
Rockfax Description
The start of this fine arete is just about defying gravity. The arete is climbed mainly on its right-hand side. © Rockfax
FA. Martin Crocker 20/May/1989.
Ticklists
ROCKFAX Dorset 2012: Graded Sport List , Classic Portland 7as (2* +) , Portland , The Portland Olympian Challenge (Pete and Butters's routes) , Portland 7a/+ , Portland Olympian , Portland Projects 6c-7a+
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| dobby 200 | 20 Mar, 2022 |
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βeta: Gets very crimpy and balancy if you climb on the face right of the arete. Moving around the arete and up feels much nicer, especially with the secret left sidepull. | ||
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βeta: Gets very crimpy and balancy if you climb on the face right of the arete. Moving around the arete and up feels much nicer, especially with the secret left sidepull. |
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| Rin C | 8 Oct, 2006 |
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βeta: A brilliant route with definite crux moves on the nose...sit on the ledge at the top and munch on your celebratory chocolate bar! | βeta? | |
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βeta: A brilliant route with definite crux moves on the nose...sit on the ledge at the top and munch on your celebratory chocolate bar! |
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| Ben Stokes | 18 Apr, 2005 |
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βeta: Total class - one of the best routes I have done on Portland and certainly the best 7a. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Total class - one of the best routes I have done on Portland and certainly the best 7a. |
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| Chris Shorter | 11 Mar, 2000 |
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βeta: Prepare for the "on/off" feeling to persist for about 30 feet!!! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Prepare for the "on/off" feeling to persist for about 30 feet!!! |
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Walking on Sunshine
Grade: 7a ***
(Wallsend South)