Driesh
Dome-shaped Munro above the Winter Corries of Glen Clova
At the head of the Angus Glens, Driesh sits above the northern winter corries that drop down to Glen Clova below. Often hiked with its neighbour Mayar, these hills make for a fairly easy day out.Driesh
| Height | 947.6m |
| Prominence | 138m |
| Meaning | thorn bush |
| Lists | Munro, 218 |
| Location | Angus Glens, Glenshee to Cairn o'Mount |
| Grid Ref | NO271736 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.84799, -3.19614 |
The dome of Driesh sits above the winter corries that drop down to Glen Clova to the north-east, forested Glen Doll to the north-west and above rolling heather and grass covered slopes leading to Glen Prosen to the south.
Driesh together with it's neighbour Mayar, form a long stretch of grass-covered high ground above the Angus Glens. These hills have well defined paths up their slopes and make for one of the easiest Munro-bagging days.
Extending this route northwards will test navigation over fairly featureless terrain, but the effort is rewarded not only by bagging the Munros of Tom Buidhe and Tolmount, but also by a lovely hike down Jock's Road into Glen Doll.
Routes up Driesh
Driesh and Mayar | |
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North of Forfar and Kirriemuir, Jock's Road runs along The Angus Glens towards Braemar. 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. Peaks : 2 Munros
Ascent : 900m (2950ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 5hr |
Munros above Jock's Road | |
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Combining Driesh and Mayar with the Munros of Tom Buidhe and Tolmount to the north into one route makes for a delightful circuit over featureless grassy ground that will really test your navigation skills. Peaks : 4 Munros
Ascent : 1375m (4510ft) Distance : 26km (16m) Time : 9hr |
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