Length9 miElevation gain2749 ftRoute typeLoop Driesh Stats. Beautiful views just killer winds. There were folk in trainers doing it, so hardly the most difficult route. Map OS Landranger 1:50,000 sheet 44. Was great. Driesh and Mayar Map base © OpenStreetMap Of the Angus Glens, Glen Clova is arguably the most beautiful and it leads onto Glen Doll which is overlooked by the dramatic winter corries of Driesh and Mayar. Meet the Hauxwell Family - Brynn(14), Faith(10) and Kim(Mum) - Home educated adventure family. Glen Clova Mayar and Driesh is a 14.5 kilometer loop trail located near Forfar, Angus, Scotland that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. for Mayar, Angus (DD8 4RD) Use the map type in the top left to choose OS Explorer for walking maps, or OS Landranger for cycling or driving maps. A walk near A circuit of two Munros - Driesh and Mayar, starting from Glen Doll carpark, with pictures and plotted on a map. These rolling hills with their stunning corries offer a perfect introduction to walking the Munros, the walk will be at a relaxed pace with plenty of stops to take in the views. If you go clockwise on the trail it’s a constant vertical incline. Slowed us down but managed it! If you are still having trouble after having checked both of these please contact us using the link at the top of the page If you are still having trouble after having checked both of these please contact us using the link at the top of the page Enjoyed it! The walk over from Mayar to Driesh was in good condition but I can imaging it could be quite bad it worst weather. Walking / Cycling / Running routes near Driesh, Angus (DD8 4RD) Created by OS Maps users. First Munro for me and loved it. My friend lost his phone when he fell on slipped on the way down one of the hills, but managed to find it again and all that time it took, by the time we got to the next Munro, the sun was setting and it was beautiful. Sign up to receive the very best of OS and its group of companies, straight to you by email & post. Meet the 100 OS GetOutside Champions who will be leading the GetOutside charge and showcasing the best of Britain with their stories and tips. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2020 Starts off easy, gets tough, then eases off again. However, there is a paper 1:25K map. Glendoll 2 Mile Walk | Glendoll 2M walk. Driesh has a short S ridge (Shank of Driesh) and a longer E ridge which connects to Mayar via a narrow col, then turns S to terminate in Hunt Hill (734m), overlooking Glen Prosen. Mayar and dreish. Quite rocky climbing up Driesh to start with but levels out into easier footing. 3 ratings . Leisurely. An alternative ascent of Driesh and Mayar starts from the head of Glen Prosen. Mayar and Driesh Gaelic meaning :Obscure Hill Height : 3,062 feet Walk distance : 9 miles OS Map : Lochnagar Difficulty rating : 4. Trail Magazine: Mayar and Driesh 12.6km - 2h 32m. Head up to Kilbo to take the Kibo path up the Shank of Drumwhallo before detouring to the top of Mayar, Continue to Driesh before descending the Shank of Driesh to Lick and back down to Glen Prosen. Full screen map Switch to Bing Maps view (Please be considerate … Log in to add comments / photos. Views back (west) to Mayar : Views back (west) to Mayar: Jim and Rafe - corssing moorland undulation between Mayar and Driesh: The path followed a line of old fence posts across the moor, along the summits of … Jim - descent from Mayar with views east to Driesh: There were a few more people about now - hikers, dog walkers, runners - all out enjoying the exceptional weather and good views. OS Explorer map: OL53: Lochnagar, Glen Muick & Glen Clova, Download the free GetOutside app for family-friendly things to do outside. Join us for a guided walk up Munros Driesh (947m) and Mayar (928m) from Glen Doll. 6y/o cousin came along too. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Name: Mayar, Angus Northern Ireland OpenStreetMap mapping is used as there is no online topographic OSNI mapping. Mayar and Driesh, Glen Clova ANGUS + − Route data © Walkhighlands. Well worth the effort. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Trail Magazine: Foot and Mounth 13.8km - 2h 45m. Other places near Mayar, Angus (DD8 4RD) 8 – 10 Nov 2019 Where: Braedownie, Glenclova, Angus DD8 4QS, UK Description: A new mountaineering hut remotely located at the end of an idyllic Highland Glen surprisingly close to Edinburgh--just north of Kirremuir. Tolmount and Tom Buidhe from Glen Doll. That being said probably a better idea to not turn off to the left at the start and do the walk the other way round. Height: 926.9m Other routes and challenges. Leave one car in the new car parking area at the Glen Clova Hotel and the second at the Glendoll Car Park Grid Ref NO284760. Walk back down is fairly unsteady and you need to be careful with your footing until you get to the bottom. It is usually climbed together with its near neighbour, Driesh. OS grid: Topo map: OS Landranger 44, Explorer 388: Driesh (Gaelic: Dris) is a mountain located in the Grampians of Scotland. OS map sheet(s): (1:50k) 44 (1:25k) OL53S 388S: GPS data: show GPS entries for this hill: Show Map (Please be considerate with your usage of the OS map pages, as there are daily limits) View on: Geograph OS Maps Streetmap Magic NLS OSM. We're improving this section but you can still use the 'Places' function in OS Maps to find nearby points of interest, © Ordnance Survey document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); / Privacy Policy. The ascent and descent of Dreish is fairly steep so proper grippy footwear is a must. Route map for 'Clova: Mayar & Driesh' - a 14.8km walking route near Kirriemuir, UK. The weather forecast for Driesh is: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Fri nightFreeze-thaw conditions (max 1°C on Sat morning, min -3°C on Sat night)Winds decreasing (severe gales from the W on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). I went round it anti clockwise. Access is normally via the path on the Shank of Drumfollow, or on the N ridge. Ascent : 900m (2950ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 5hr 2. Felt like I accomplished something after completing this trail. Driesh Comments And Photos. We really hoped we could handle this because it is actually a bit of a rarity that people complete a single Munro on a route like we did last week and at Mt … Seen over 40 deer roaming around in massive herd. The route itself was moderate, not difficult. I mixed it up, and walked from Clova to Doll and then did the route from the ranger centre. Meet Eddie Fitzpatrick - Adventurer, photographer and lover of the outdoors! Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. a b This Angus location article is a stub. I was soon up in the col between Mayar and Driesh, where I turned westwards to visit Mayar first. To see this map cookies and javascript must be enabled. I will go up again and hopefully get better weather. Easy hike to begin with , just a little steep going up , beautiful views, Easy trail to begin with, when you get to the back of Corrie Fee trail can be a little tricky, however afterwards the trail becomes easy once again. OS map sheet(s): (1:50k) 44 (1:25k) OL53S 388S: Comments: col surveyed with Abney level: Change log: show changes for this hill entry: GPS data: show GPS entries for this hill : Show Map (Please be considerate with your usage of the OS map pages, as there are daily limits) View on: Geograph OS Maps Streetmap Magic NLS OSM. Maybe the difficulty was awarded for the length? Apart from Mount Keen (939 m/3,080 ft), it is the most easterly of the Munro peaks. Sport: walking, Distance:15.20 miles / 24.46 km, route no: 3944006. 1 rating. Region: Braemar to Montrose: Classification : Munro Height: 947m: OS Grid Ref: NO271735: OS Map (25k) 388S: OS Map (50k) 44: Lat: 56.847264: Lng-3.196778: My Logs. Driesh and Mayar By Colin Hogarth. Let's keep active outside everyday. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Another great weekend! Gaelic meaning :Obscure Hill Height : 3,062 feet Walk distance : 9 miles OS Map : Lochnagar Difficulty rating : 4. Map: OS Landranger 1:50,000 Sheet 44 or Explorer 1:25,000 Sheet 388. Path leading up is clearly marked, when the path way and steps end there is enough of a trail worked into the ground for you to see where you are going. Geograph - photograph every grid square. 5 1/2 hours total.. See route map, elevation profile and description Start/parking Entrance gate at Glenclova Forest (grid ref 290681). For many hillwalkers the neighbouring peaks of Driesh and Mayar were ticked off early on in the pursuit of high ground. Easy trail to begin with, when you get to the back of Corrie Fee trail can be a little tricky, however afterwards the trail becomes easy once again. Log in to view a full page OS map for printing. Map base ©OpenStreetMap ... Overlooking this old drove road are the Munro twins of Driesh and Mayar, two rolling hills with fine paths that make for an easy afternoon's hillwalk. Spectacular views from Driesh, and the weather was amazing. We walked up in January on quite a sunny day, going left at the start. Very rocky on way down, decent boots needed. March 7, 2013 by RyanfaeScotland in Round up and tagged featured. Gives access a wide range of terrain including Glen Doll forest, Jock's Road, the Snub, Loch Brandy, Inchgrundle and the Munros of Mayar and Driesh. Online Maps Great Britain Bing has OS Explorer (1:25K scale) mapping for England, Scotland and Wales Isle of Man Openspace and Bing both have OS Landranger (1:50K) mapping. Really enjoyed this walk and will look to come back again. Walking | Mayar and Driesh, Glen Clova | Summary:A stunning ascent through picturesque Corrie Fee leads up to the extensive rolling plateau above - visiting the summits of Mayar and Driesh. Leisurely. 12.6km - 2h 31m. Grading No really strenuous climbing but a long walk nonetheless. Ed Knight | Apr 19, 2016, … The views in Corrie Fee alone are worth the hike but add in the views from both Mayar and Driesh then its a cracking few hours. Meet Ben Turner - Extreme adventure athlete, speaker, nutrition and fitness geek! Place type: Hill Or Mountain Detailed route description and map. I stated to get a bit worried because the sun was going down and the way down looked very steep(It is) but my friends were content with sliding on some ice. Mayar and Driesh. Leisurely. Sports event in Kirriemuir, United Kingdom by Hillgoers on Sunday, May 9 2021 Region: Scotland Location: Grid Ref: NO 2408 7375 • X/Y co-ords: 324086, 773758 • Lat/Long: 56.84899902,-3.24626146 Glen Clova Mayar and Driesh is a 9 mile loop trail located near Forfar, Angus, Scotland that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. Channel Islands … Mayar 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV Always take a map when venturing into forests. Very enjoyable walk! The slope of these ridges is moderate to gentle. Click to find activity guidance by region. £2.00 parking, that is if the machine is working. County/Unitary Authority: Angus At an elevation of 928m, it is the 564th highest peak in the British Isles and the 534th tallest in Scotland. 3 ratings. Driesh and Mayar from Glen Doll. With the descent on the excellent Kilbo path back to Glendoll forest at the head of Glen Clova, in summer conditions this makes a straightforward round for two Munros. 1 rating. Visit the GetOutside Hub for challenges, activities, ideas and inspiration. The intermittent sunshine of the morning was being replaced by lowering dark cloud in the west, so I put on a bit of spurt. Spectacular views. However, OSNI produce paper 1:50K and some 1:25K paper maps. Driesh ( 947m ) and Mayar ( 928m ) above Glen Cova Driesh ( 947m ) and Mayar ( 928m ) above Glen Cova Driesh ( 947m ) and Mayar ( 928m ) above Glen Cova in winter Picture Gallery for Driesh But thank goodness we left when we did as the small path down was covered in Black ice, if we left any later one of us would surely have injured ourselves. Great hike. Meet Bee Leask - Shetlander, Adventurer, Athlete, Scotland obsessed, island and Munro bagger. Driesh 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV Mayar is a mountain in the Grampians, in Angus, Scotland. Mayar and Driesh – Saturday 2nd March – COMPLETED. Lovers of cats, views and cake! All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and any individual choosing to act on the information provided will be wholly responsible for its use. Mayar offered a broad view down Glen Prosen, showing the way I’d come in the morning, and the distant dot of Kilbo shieling. 3.1km - 0h 38m. At times you are walking across sharp and awkward placed rocks. But the pair have a lot more to offer besides the breaking in of boots. This week we decided to up the ante a little and complete 2 Munros in the one trip. Above these corries, well-worn paths trace routes over gentle terrain and along wide grass-covered crests making route finding fairly easy. The walk to Corrie Fee and almost to the top of Mayar was fantastic, unfortunately the clouds came rolling in and visibility was very poor, I still carried on though and went up Driesh which was only possible due to having the pro version of this app (tracker maps are a godsend) i’m a little bit disappointed about missing out on the views but that’s typical Scottish weather for you. References. Geo-Trips:: A circular route around Driesh and Mayar A circuit of two Munros - Driesh and Mayar A walk from Glen Doll carpark, Fri, 30 Mar 2012 by Richard Law. Download the free GetOutside app for more ideas on family-friendly things to do outside, near you or search a location of your choice. Absolutely awesome trek, make sure you have a pair of chains or crampons and poles, it gets very icy and snowy about half way up. 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