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Steele's Knowe
Steele's Knowe is a quiet southern Ochil summit at 485m, hidden away in the NN 969 grid square between Auchterarder and Glen Devon. The rounded grassy top is a tranquil viewpoint over Strathearn and toward the Highlands beyond.
Quick facts
- Height
- 485.6m/ 1593ft
- Grid ref
- NN 96946 07990
- Nearest city
- Perth· 21km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
grass slopes 65% · heather patches 25% · boggy ground 10%
Access is from the back road south of Auchterarder via a farm track that climbs onto open hill. The line is straightforward but requires careful navigation across the broad, featureless plateau. Around 9km and 2.5-3 hours.
Terrain
Smooth Ochil grassland and bracken on the lower slopes, with patches of heather and bog on the broad summit area. Sheep tracks help thread between the wettest bits.
In winter
Light winters compared with the higher Ochils to the north but rime ice can form on the summit when easterly winds hit damp air. A reliable short-day pick from Edinburgh or Perth.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 49m
- Edinburgh1h 27m
OS maps: OS Landranger 58, OS Explorer 366E
Mobile signal: Good. Kinross-shire; solid EE signal — close to central belt infrastructure.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:26
- Sunset
- 22:05
- Civil dawn
- 03:22
- Civil dusk
- 23:08
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Steele's Knowe on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Gleneagles station
Glen Devon; Ochil ridges; Auchterarder; PGA Centenary course access
6km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Callander
Trossachs gateway — Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Rob Roy Way
34km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Tullibardine
Blackford — central Highland distillery on the A9 between Stirling and Perth
7km from the hill
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Steele's Knowe — common questions
- How hard is Steele's Knowe?
- Steele's Knowe is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Smooth Ochil grassland and bracken on the lower slopes, with patches of heather and bog on the broad summit area.
- When is the best time to climb Steele's Knowe?
- The standard good-weather months for Steele's Knowe are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Steele's Knowe?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Steele's Knowe?
- Good. Kinross-shire; solid EE signal — close to central belt infrastructure.
- Is Steele's Knowe safe in winter?
- Light winters compared with the higher Ochils to the north but rime ice can form on the summit when easterly winds hit damp air. A reliable short-day pick from Edinburgh or Perth.
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