Driesh and Mayar from Glen Doll
Two Angus Munros by the Kilbo path and the hanging valley of Corrie Fee.
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 890 m
- Time
- 5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 948 m
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About this walk
Driesh and Mayar from Glen Doll is a moderate 15 km circular walk with 890 m of ascent, taking 5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Glen Doll car park, Glen Clova (grid reference NO 283 761). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Driesh at 948 m.
Driesh and Mayar are the classic pair from Glen Doll. The route climbs the Kilbo path through the forest onto the plateau, with a short climb to Driesh.
A broad ridge leads west to Mayar, and the descent drops through Corrie Fee, a spectacular glacial corrie and National Nature Reserve, back to Glen Doll.
Route
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1
The Kilbo path
Climb the Kilbo path through the forest onto the plateau and up to Driesh.
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2
Mayar
Follow the ridge west to Mayar.
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3
Corrie Fee
Descend through Corrie Fee and the forest back to the car park.
Summits
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Driesh and Mayar from Glen Doll take?
- Most walkers take 5–6.5 hours for the 15 km route, which has 890 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glen Doll car park, Glen Clova (grid reference NO 283 761). Car park at Glen Doll (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Forest paths; steep path up the Kilbo; broad ridge; steep, rocky descent into Corrie Fee.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Driesh (948 m, Munro); Mayar (929 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Corrie Fee is a National Nature Reserve: please stay on the paths.
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