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Pitawala Pathana

Pitawala Pathana offers high grasslands and a viewpoint over the Thelgamu valley. The route to Riverston Peak is about 2.5 kilometres, but it ends at a steep drop and calls for care near the edge.

Pitawala Pathana
Photo by Sankaindranath Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • High grasslands and open views over the Thelgamu valley.
  • Short route to Riverston Peak, about 2.5 kilometres long.
  • Mini World’s End ends at a steep drop.
Pitawala Pathana
Photo by Iamdjceylon Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Pitawala Pathana grassland overlooking a valley in the Knuckles mountains.
Photo by Rajiv Ponweera Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Pitawala Pathana

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Pitawala Pathana grassland overlooking a valley in the Knuckles mountains.

Knuckles from Deanston and Riverston: how to choose the right hike

Two access points, two different paces and one important decision: in Knuckles, choose a specific hike before booking accommodation or transport.

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Profile updated: 23/09/2026