Popple Peak
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Popple Peak is a Khulu (as defined by the Mountain Club of South Africa
- a peak above 3000metres, in South Africa
and not within 1 km of another Khulu) on the border between South Africa and Lesotho
- it is on the watershed that forms the border between the two countries. This Drakensberg
peak is 3331 m above sea level and has an elevation of approximately 300 metres from the surrounding escarpment
. According to the official Mountain Club of South Africa list of Drakensberg Peaks released in 1994, it is the 12th highest peak in South Africa. It is visible from as far away as Escourt and Ladysmith
in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands. Its GPS co-ordinates are lattitude -29.2333, longitude 29.4167.
Mountain Club of South Africa
The Mountain Club of South Africa is the largest and oldest mountaineering club in South Africa. It facilitates and engages in mountaineering, climbing of all types, bouldering, hiking, international expeditions, mountain search and rescue, training, conservation of mountain areas, and procurement...
- a peak above 3000metres, in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
and not within 1 km of another Khulu) on the border between South Africa and Lesotho
Lesotho
Lesotho , officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country and enclave, surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. It is just over in size with a population of approximately 2,067,000. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name...
- it is on the watershed that forms the border between the two countries. This Drakensberg
Drakensberg
The Drakensberg is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa, rising to in height. In Zulu, it is referred to as uKhahlamba , and in Sesotho as Maluti...
peak is 3331 m above sea level and has an elevation of approximately 300 metres from the surrounding escarpment
Escarpment
An escarpment is a steep slope or long cliff that occurs from erosion or faulting and separates two relatively level areas of differing elevations.-Description and variants:...
. According to the official Mountain Club of South Africa list of Drakensberg Peaks released in 1994, it is the 12th highest peak in South Africa. It is visible from as far away as Escourt and Ladysmith
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
Ladysmith is a city in the Uthukela District of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is north-west of Durban and south of Johannesburg. Important industries in the area include food processing, textile and tyre production...
in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands. Its GPS co-ordinates are lattitude -29.2333, longitude 29.4167.