Record SL-759542 · Wikidata Q501723
Chapman's Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
593
m
1,944 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
34.0884° S,
18.3596° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaChapman's Peak is a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, between Hout Bay and Noordhoek in Cape Town, South Africa. The western flank of the mountain falls sharply for hundreds of metres into the Atlantic Ocean, and a road, known as Chapman's Peak Drive, hugs the near-vertical face of the mountain, linking Hout Bay to Noordhoek. Tourists and locals often stop at viewpoints along this road, which offer views of Hout Bay, The Sentinel peak and surrounds, as well as over Noordhoek Beach. Chapman's Peak Drive is part of the route of two of South Africa's biggest mass-participation races, the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the Two Oceans Marathon.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Chapman's Peak | 547 m | NE 31° | 0.5 km |
| Noordhoek Peak | 764 m | NE 47° | 2.6 km |
| Vanguard Peak | 557 m | E 77° | 3.2 km |
| Falcon Peak | 527 m | E 82° | 3.2 km |
| Noordhoek Lower | 494 m | E 95° | 3.4 km |
| Spitskop | 447 m | E 103° | 3.5 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman's Peak Summit | — | 5.0 km | — |