Record SL-759661 · Wikidata Q31469543
Monk's Cowl
No list classifications
Elevation
3,229
m
10,594 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
29.0805° S,
29.3451° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMonk's Cowl is a mountain in the Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal. It is part of the Drakensberg Escarpment that forms the border between South Africa and Lesotho. Monk's Cowl is the third highest peak in the northern part of the range, after Mont-aux-Sources, which is approximately 38 metres higher. It is the highest free-standing peak and climbers require rock climbing equipment to reach the peak. There is a tarred road, the R600, which leads from Winterton through Cathkin Park past Champagne Castle to the Monks Cowl campsite and Monks Cowl Cottage, slightly lower down in the valley.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathkin Peak | 3,148 m | NE 54° | 0.6 km |
| Sterkhorn | 2,973 m | NE 25° | 1.5 km |
| Mhlwazini | 3,305 m | W 281° | 1.5 km |
| Cowl View | 3,318 m | W 265° | 1.6 km |
| Champagne Castle | 3,377 m | SW 223° | 2.0 km |
| Turret | 2,670 m | NE 24° | 2.2 km |