WALLSEND SOUTH

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

115 sport routes (4...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
The Bigger Piece Area An eye-catching, towering buttress, which is home to some exhilarating and exposed climbs that are...	10	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 20 mins	Windy	150
Mr. Natural Area Like the Bigger Piece Area, the climbs on this wall are well worth the effort of the long approach.	12	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 20 mins	Windy	151
Realm of Chaos Area One of the biggest walls on Portland which has an array of top-notch pitches that will appeal to...	13	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 20 mins	Windy	153
Heat Stroke Groove Area A short and isolated section of good rock located 50m to the right of The Mask Area, and perched up...	3	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 20 mins	Windy	154
The Mask Area Running on from the Realm of Chaos Area, The Mask Area offers some similar terrain, but on the...	10	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 20 mins	Windy	154
The Enchanted Path Area One of Portland's finest mid-grade venues that has a number of fantastic wall climbs. The rock is...	16	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 20 mins	Windy	156
Trad Free World Area Situated right in the centre of Wallsend Cove, this area has some of the best rock on offer on...	15	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 20 mins	Windy	159
Colors Area A towering, tiered series of walls split by a number of gloomy north-facing corners. Some of the...	14	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 15 mins	Tidal Windy Restricted Access Bird Ban 01/03-30/06 (Rts 7-10)	161
Hong Kong Phooey Area An extensive section of cliff that has a number of good climbs on its various buttresses and walls....	22	Sport	Afternoon sun	Downhill 15 mins	Tidal Windy	162
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Latest Comments

For WALLSEND SOUTH

Once Upon a Time in The West
"A large block has come out at the start, taking the first bolt with it." 29/Jul

Saskatchewan Uranium Miner
"Now Fully Bolted." 05/Jun

Immaculata
"Fine now. A lovely climb." 02/Jul

Clacichew
"Pleasant steady climbing on frictional flowstone. Well worth a star or two." 17/May

Moan, Moan, Moan
"No mantelshelf needed on roof. Here's another description of the route: tentativ..." 18/Apr

Realm of Chaos
"Brilliant route. Second the comment about the reach symbol for the move around ..." 11/Apr

Stalker's Zone
"The first bolt was replaced last autumn - it was missing for almost 10 years!" 22/Mar

Stalker's Zone
"Someone seems to have kindly added an extra bolt at the bottom so it all feels n..." 21/Mar

Hombre Solaire
"Quality route. Thin holds below roof but all there for 7c grade." 14/Jun

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
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