Blacknor North is justifiably one of the most popular areas on the Isle with towering lines in abundance on some of the most amazing flowstone formations you will see anywhere. It is home to the classic Reptile Smile and Slings Shot. Often busy at weekends and bank holidays.
Routes
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67 sport routes (2...8a+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Far North A small, isolated block north of the main Blacknor cliffs. |
8 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Up and down 15 mins |
Windy No climbing north of here. | 62 |
| Death of Cool Area The first walls feature a number of large blocky roofs and some excellent long pitches on good... |
8 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Up and down 12 mins |
Windy Restricted Access | 62 |
| Seattle Be the Day Area The first walls have some large blocky roofs and a number of excellent, long routes on good rock.... |
12 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Up and down 12 mins |
Windy Restricted Access Bird Ban 01/03-30/06 (Rts 1-5). | 65 |
| Captain Klutz Area This section of the cliff has some excellent long routes on good rock. The conglomerate at the... |
7 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Up and down 15 mins |
Windy | 66 |
| Wolfgang Forever Area A long and sparsely featured wall that has a good selection of wall pitches in the 7s. The rock... |
12 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Up and down 15 mins |
Windy | 69 |
| Reptile Smile Area A wall of absolutely stunning flowstone and one of Portland's finest sections of crag. The... |
20 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Up and down 15 mins |
Windy | 70 |
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