Diana's Peak
15°57′35″S 5°41′29″W / 15.95972°S 5.69139°W / -15.95972; -5.69139
Diana's Peak is the highest point, at 818 metres (2,684 ft), on the island of Saint Helena, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.[1] It is of volcanic origin. The mountain and its surroundings with a total area of 81 ha were proclaimed a national park in March 1996, the first on the island.[2] It is a preserve of several endangered endemic species, including tree fern, he cabbage and black cabbage trees, and whitewood.[3] The park contains walking paths connecting the peaks - Mt. Actaeon (814m), Diana's Peak and Cuckold's Point (815m). The two shorter peaks are topped by large Norfolk pines. On the northern slopes there is a nursery for endemic species.
The peak is located at the tripoint where the districts of Sandy Bay (southwest), Levelwood (east) and Longwood (north) meet. The closest settlements are Bamboo Hedge (the main settlement of Sandy Bay District), Hutt's Gate (in Longwood District) and Levelwood Village.
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Sign at the beginning of the path -
Mount Actaeon, topped by a Norfolk pine -
The endemic plant nursery -
path to Halley's Observatory from below Mt. Actaeon -
view of Sandy Bay from below Mt. Actaeon -
Tree fern and black cabbage tree -
Norfolk Pines on Cuckhold's Point and Mt. Actaeon -
Cabbage trees -
Stairs to Diana's Peak -
Panoramic view from Diana's Peak
See also
Geography portal
Mountains portal
- List of mountains and hills of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Geography of Saint Helena
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