The Sentinel
The Sentinel or Hangberg is a peak marking the western end of the mouth of Hout Bay in South Africa. It has a sheer cliff dropping towards the sea, and a coastal hiking path is accessible at low tide.
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 230 metres
- Description: mountain in South Africa
- Also known as: “The Sentinel, Hout Bay”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Duiker Island and Lichtenstein Castle.
Duiker Island
Islet
Photo: Bdell555, Public domain.Lichtenstein Castle
Lichtenstein Castle is a mock castle in Hout Bay…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hout Bay and Llandudno.
Llandudno
The Sentinel
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-34.05949° or 34° 3′ 34″ south
Longitude
18.33784° or 18° 20′ 16″ east
Elevation
230 metres (755 feet)
Open location code
4FQWW8RQ+64
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Asturian to Dutch—“The Sentinel” goes by many names.
- Asturian: “The Sentinel, Hout Bay”
- Cebuano: “Hangberg”
- Dutch: “Hangberg”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Harbour Heights and Hout Bay Heights.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: St Simons and Our Lady Star of the Sea Cath. Church.
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