This area of relatively short cliffs near Portland Bill has a set of good little routes with an atmosphere which belies their size. The rock is solid but also extremely rough and it can be a bit tough on the fingers. The recent development of Memories Zawn has added another dimension to the area with some committing routes and solos requiring blind approach abseils into tight zawns. Overall White Hole is a small but worthwhile area with a lot of variety and grade spread.

ROUTES

6 trad routes (VS...E3) 27 sport routes (6a...8a) 22 dws routes (E1...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
Memories Zawn The northern-most section of the White Hole Area is very atmospheric, consisting of a complex...	13			5 mins		122
Faceache Area A number of good harder pitches pepper these walls. The lines on the inside walls need evening sun...	6			5 mins		123
Mirthmaid Area The west wall of Mirthmaid Zawn gives some fine deep water solos above an undercut through cave....	21			5 mins		124
South Cliff This is the short wall underneath the approach path starting from a ledge. Most of the routes don’t...	15			5 mins		126
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Staple Diet
"Great route! Broke a hold yesterday, but there is still enough of it left to ..." 15/Oct

The Cruel Sea
"Only one awkward move." 09/Oct

Balance of Power
"Oh, yes they have... Gav Symonds - solo!" 04/Jul

Balance of Power
"As far as I'm aware - no." 07/Nov

Balance of Power
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