Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar up Driesh: route map, distance and time
948 m · Cairngorms
Driesh is a 948m Munro at the head of Glen Clova in the Angus Glens, often climbed with neighbouring Mayar from Glen Doll.
A forest track leads into Corrie Fee, and a path climbs beside the waterfall onto the plateau. You cross to Mayar and follow the edge east to Driesh.
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar at a glance
| Distance | 6.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 678 m |
| Time up | 2h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Glen Doll car park (head of Glen Clova) |
| Start grid reference | NO 259 759 |
| Summit grid reference | NO 271 735 |
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 3h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 0m | 4h 35m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:14, sunset 16:39. Start by 11:54 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:36. Start by 11:51 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Driesh summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Driesh right now. The main Driesh page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Driesh forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Southeastern Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Southern Cairngorms avalanche report.
About Driesh
Driesh is a 948m Munro at the head of Glen Clova in the Angus Glens, often climbed with neighbouring Mayar from Glen Doll. More about Driesh, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, HuMP.
Challenges that include Driesh
More walks from Glen Doll car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Glen Doll via Corrie Fee up Mayar
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NO 259 759, the summit at NO 271 735), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar: questions and answers
How far is Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar?
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar is 6.5 km one way to the summit of Driesh, with 678 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 13.0 km.
How long does Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar take?
About 2h 25m to the summit of Driesh and 3h 45m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar?
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar starts from Glen Doll car park (head of Glen Clova). The grid reference is NO 259 759.
Is Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar today?
By 11:54 at the latest. Sunset on Driesh today is 16:39, Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar takes about 3h 45m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Glen Doll via Corrie Fee and Mayar?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).