Dreish & Mayar
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 14 kms | 05:30 (hrs:mins) | 690 metres | Explorer 388: Lochnagar, Glen Muick & Glen Clova |
Description
This is a circular walk and it is recommended that an anticlockwise route through Corrie Fee is taken to Mayar.
Go West from the car park past Acharn Farm (dogs on leads here please) follow forestry road which ends in a good path. Once on the plateau the path becomes less distinct but easy walking on short vegetation to the summit of Mayar, lots of Mountain hare to be seen. From Mayar head East towards Dreish, crossing the Kilbo Path at its highest point. An indistinct path leads steeply at first to the summit of Dreish on easy ground. There are two descent routes from Dreish;
a) North down the Scorrie ( watch out for steep crags on your right hand side) this gives a steep dramatic descent to the glen floor and is not recommended for novices in winter. There is also avalanche risk.
b) Retrace your route back to the Kilbo Path and descend this path which traverses at a steady rate down the Shank of Drumwhallo. The path can be very icy in winter.
Access Info
Take the B955 North from Kirriemuir continue beyond the Clova Hotel for a further 4 miles to the road end. Park at the Forestry Commission Car Park (pay and display)
No return public transport.
Additional Info
Clova Hotel serves good food all day, has bunkroom or hotel accommodation, tel. 01575 550350.
Wildlife: Mountain hare, Red deer, Peregrine falcon, Raven, Buzzard, Golden Eagle.
Council Ranger Service at the Forestry Commission Car Park.
National Nature Reserve in Corrie Fee, important for rare arctic alpine plants and glaciological features.
More Info
The SMC guides The Munros and The Cairngorms give excellent descriptions.
