Cockscomb_(mountain)

Cockscomb (mountain)

Cockscomb (mountain)

Mountain in South Africa

The Cockscomb is a high mountain in the Eastern Cape, in South Africa. It gets its name from its resemblance to a fowl's comb. It is situated in the Baviaanskloof region and the nearest town is Patensie. The Cockscomb is part of the Groot Winterhoek range. Its peak is 1,768 m (5,801 ft)[1] or 1,752 m (5,748 ft)[2] above sea level, depending on the source.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Topography, Geology and Geomorphology". Gamtoos Tourism. 2008. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Cockscomb". Peakery. Retrieved 15 March 2014.


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