Located directly opposite of Sentinel Peak, and forming the Northern most edge of the Escarpment proper and continues West to the chain ladders. Overshadowed by The Sentinel, the climbing on Beacon Buttress is less developed and not as classic. The addition of The Via Ferrata will change this and offers an exhilarating intro to the vertical world that is Drakensberg Climbing.
The Northern and Western flanks are owned by the Batlokoa Traditional Authority.
At the time of writing (2022/2023) the road between Witsiehoek and Sentinel Car Park is heavily eroded and best negotiated in a high clearance vehicle or 4x4. Witsieshoek Hotel offer a shuttle (free to their guests, paid if not).
As a general rule, most climbers will not overnight, however there are a number of options
Sentinel Cave (8 ppl)
From the neck between Sentinel Peak and Beacon Buttress, continue toward the Chain Ladders (West) passing the prominent Beacon Buttress Gully. Approximately 150m past the Descent gully and c60m above the path is the cave.
Gavin's Bivvy (3 ppl)
Located on the just around the right hand side of the rocky ridge immediately behind (when climbing) the chain ladders. The bivvy looks out North over the Ewa Ewa valley and is very picturesque.
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