One of the most easterly Munros and at the very south of the Cairngorms National Park, hikes up Driesh are popular and provide a fantastic day in dramatic landscape. With a summit at 3,107-foot (947 m) Driesh is a serious climb and often hiked in tandem with neighbouring Munro, Mayar. That said, in good conditions, its most popular routes aren’t technical, opening up this rugged mountain to a variety of hillwalkers.

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Location: Kirriemuir Landward East, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

April 5, 2020

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Driesh is a 3,107-foot (947 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It's commonly climbed with its neighbour Mayar, which is a nice circular route that starts in the dense woodland of Glen Doll Forest and ends on the open mountain side with views over to the Glenshee Munros and Lochnagar on a good day.

Andrew

April 17, 2022

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A good beginner Munro, easy to navigate to and along with Mayar makes a grand day out in the mountains.

Keith

February 8, 2024

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Glen doll car park, plenty spaces

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1. Mayar and Driesh via Corrie Fee

14.8km

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Hike the Mayar and Driesh via Corrie Fee, a difficult 9.2-mile (14.8 km) route in Cairngorms National Park with dramatic glacial scenery.

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2. Mayar summit – Driesh Summit loop from Prosen Village

19.3km

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730m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Driesh Summit – Mayar summit loop from Acharn

14.5km

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790m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Kirriemuir Landward East, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Mayar and Driesh via Corrie Fee

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