Riverston is one of the most picturesque places located within the Knuckles Reserve, Matale. Riverston ,a popular hiking place in Sri Lanka, can easily be reached from (approximately around 35km) the Matale town.
The blogger together with two friends visited Riverston on a bike ride on the 27 Feb. 2026, exactly three months after the Ditwah disaster. The signs of fury which Ditwah unleashed on Sri Lanka can still be seen at certain places on the way. The road has been cleared by now. The road to Riverston is highly motorable.
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Riverston is a part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area is known for its high biodiversity. 
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One may possibly wonder as to how this place got its name 'Rieverston'. It is widely believed that 'Riverston' is a combination of 'river' and 'stone'. The winding rivers and the crops of stones scattered in the area prove this belief.
There is a distance of 2 km to the viewpoint which is located close to the transmission tower installed on top. The hike from the entrance to the viewpoint is the most interesting part of the journey. The view around the area is mesmerizing.
