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WHITE HOLE

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
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Buttress (click for routes) No. of Routes Route Type Sunshine
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Approach walk Other Page
Memories Zawn
The northern-most section of the White Hole Area is very atmospheric, consisting of a complex...
13 dws afternoon sun level
5 mins
abseiltidalwindy122
Faceache Area
A number of good harder pitches pepper these walls. The lines on the inside walls need evening sun...
6 sport afternoon sun level
5 mins
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Mirthmaid Area
The west wall of Mirthmaid Zawn gives some fine deep water solos above an undercut through cave....
21 dws morning sun level
5 mins
abseiltidalwindy124
South Cliff
This is the short wall underneath the approach path starting from a ledge. Most of the routes don’t...
15 sport afternoon sun level
5 mins
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Latest Comments
WHITE HOLE
Mirthmaid
"Is the lower band of rock here dry very often any time of the year? Yet to find..." 24/Jul

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
"Has anyone repeated?" 06/Nov

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