Some of the biggest and best routes on Portland are situated on the huge walls of Wallsend South. The Trad Free World Area is laced with great lines which ooze atmosphere and quality.

ROUTES

99 sport routes (6a...7c+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other	Page
Bigger Piece Area A superb buttress of lovely rock providing some exhilarating climbs. Well worth the long walk-in....	12			20 mins		98
Mr Natural Area This wall is also well-worth the effort of the long approach. The routes are all on good rock and...	7			20 mins		99
Realm of Chaos Area A big wall which should appeal to hard climbers. The pitches long and sustained. Use 60m ropes.	21			20 mins		100
Enchanted Path Area A big wall with some essential ticks in the 6s. Use 60m ropes.	12			20 mins		101
Trad Free World Area This is one of the best areas on Portland, with long sustained pitches on good rock.	14			20 mins	Right of Halfway to H - 1 Feb to 31 Jul	102
Colors Area A fine wall with some long climbs which are very condition-dependent. 60m ropes advised.	14			15 mins	1 Feb to 31 Jul	103
Hong Kong Phooey Area A fine set of stamina routes on good rock.	19			15 mins		104
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Immaculata
"This section of wall has suffered badly this winter, there is alot of dirt and b..." 21/May

The Bigger Piece
"Confused about the crux - below the bulge in the headwall do you: 1. traverse l..." 16/May

Sang Chaud
"Well guys did this today and thought it was excellent and about right for the gr..." 10/May

Ariane V
":D haha! yes i wouldnt like to lob off on rusty pegs at wallsend! were actually ..." 02/Oct

Troll Team Special
"Crux is much harder for the short, cos you have to do it off crap footholds. Ver..." 28/Sep

Disintegration
"Nice link up of the two routes. Arguably a better finish for Zum Zeaux without t..." 28/Sep

Ariane V
"You are so right Andy on the re-bolt I tried saskatchewan and bailed the hard st..." 27/Sep

Halfway to Heaven
"I totally agree. Crimpy lower section where good conditions are a distinct benef..." 22/Sep

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