Glen Doll via Corrie Fee up Mayar: route map, distance and time
929 m · Cairngorms
Mayar is a 929m Munro on the plateau above Glen Doll in the Angus Glens, climbed through Corrie Fee and often paired with Driesh.
A forest track leads into Corrie Fee and a path climbs beside the waterfall onto the plateau. You walk west to the summit.
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee at a glance
| Distance | 5.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 614 m |
| Time up | 2h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 10m, 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 240 737 |
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee 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 takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 3h 55m |
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 12:29 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:36. Start by 12:26 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Mayar summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Mayar right now. The main Mayar page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Mayar forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Southeastern Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Southern Cairngorms avalanche report.
About Mayar
Mayar is a 929m Munro on the plateau above Glen Doll in the Angus Glens, climbed through Corrie Fee and often paired with Driesh. More about Mayar, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, HuMP.
Challenges that include Mayar
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 and Mayar up Driesh
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 240 737), 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: questions and answers
How far is Glen Doll via Corrie Fee?
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee is 5.4 km one way to the summit of Mayar, with 614 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.8 km.
How long does Glen Doll via Corrie Fee take?
About 2h 5m to the summit of Mayar and 3h 10m 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 3h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glen Doll via Corrie Fee?
Glen Doll via Corrie Fee starts from Glen Doll car park (head of Glen Clova). The grid reference is NO 259 759.
Is Glen Doll via Corrie Fee 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 today?
By 12:29 at the latest. Sunset on Mayar today is 16:39, Glen Doll via Corrie Fee takes about 3h 10m 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?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).