Signal School Steps - Historic Footpath to Just Nuisance's Grave

About Signal School Steps - Historic Footpath to Just Nuisance's Grave

The Signal School Steps (also known as the Klawer Steps) offer a challenging but rewarding historical hike in Simon’s Town, featuring approximately 362 stone steps built by local stonemasons over 120 years ago. Often referred to by locals as a "stairway to heaven," the climb is physically demanding—earning a reputation among naval personnel as a "stairway to pain"—but provides breathtaking panoramic views of False Bay and the naval dockyard. At the summit, hikers reach the final resting place of Able Seaman Just Nuisance, the world-renowned Great Dane who was the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. While recent reports noted some neglect, community-led restoration efforts through Simonstown.com and the local Civic Association have begun to preserve this iconic route.