|
|
James Corrigan
wrote on October 12, 2012:
|
Continued East from Mayar along the Motorway path that connects to Driesh.Little Driesh is first but not before some magnificent views off the edge of Shank of Drumfollow.Onwards to the summit and then return on the out path West until the West path of Shank of Drumfollow drops you nicely back to the Deer style.Into the woods and on to the outward West path for Mayar.Short walk East back along Glen Doll to the car park.
|
| |
|
|
Stephen Harte
wrote on May 23, 2010:
|
Nine Munro’s in a day, try this for a fantastic and demanding walk. I started at the Glen Doll car park (6am) with my dog Susie, walked up the Scorrie shoulder and on to Driesh (1) then down to Mayer (2). From Mayer across to Tom Buidhe (3) then the short walk to Tolmount (4). From Tolmount I took a bearing to Fafernie where I picked up the track to Carn an Sagairt Mor (5). Walking east off Carn an Sagairt Mor I picked up the path to Cac Carn Berg (Lochnagar) (6) returning on the same path to take in Carn a Choire Bhoidheach (7). Heading roughly west off Carn a Choire Bhoidheach I picked up the path again following it around the bottom of Carn an Sagairt Mor to Cairn Bannoch (8). From Bannoch I walked on to Broad Cairn (9) finishing the walk by heading down to Bachnagairn and returning along Moulzie to the car park at Glen doll. The walk took just under 12hrs with plenty of stops and chats to other walkers. I did the walk on a very hot and sunny day and found I needed a lot more water than I carried (3 litres). There is plenty of snow melt at the moment so I was able to regularly replenish my water supply. If you are doing this walk at the height of summer remember there will be less water available in the streams so carry plenty.
|
| |
|
|
Dave Smith
wrote on March 22, 2009:
|
Drove up Glen Clova. Walked from car park up the Corrie Fee to Mayar, then over to Driesh. Descended by the Shank of Drumfollow route. Total time 4.5 Hrs
|
| |
|
|
Rob Young
wrote on January 2, 2009:
|
Walked from Glen Doll to Mayar then done Driesh both i found were fairly easy, Driesh was possibly a bit harder but not by much. Crampons needed in winter for sure, done them both in 4 hours.
|
| |
|
|
Sc Joss
wrote on August 1, 2008:
|
A nice easy day out. The drive up Glen Doll takes longer than it looks on the map but less time than the AA will tell you!
paths to and from the hills are in very good condition so this makes it an ideal beginners day although don't get too relaxed approaching summit of Dreish as you can miss it in mist when the path peters out. I'd recommend going up Corrie fee and down Drumfollow as this means you ascend the steeper path and descend more comfortably with a shorter walk out.
|
| |
|
|
John Wilkie
wrote on April 4, 2007:
|
6 in a day! Started at the car park at the Glen Doll reserve, traversed up Jocks Road and climbed Tolmount, then onto Carn An Turic, Carn of Claise and finally Tom Buidhe. Sat at the cairn on Buidhe deciding what to do next an dmade the decision to avoid Jocks Road going
back and traversed across to Mayar and finally Dreish. Absoluteky exhausted after the decent back to the car park but buzzing with satisfaction. Great day with my mate Steve, although weather was great there is little to make me want to go back, nothing technical here....except trying to find the unassuming 6 bumps.
|
| |
|
|
David Harbottle
wrote on May 15, 2006:
|
Alternative descent: The Scorrie Ridge makes an enjoyable descent route. It is quite steep, but never intimidating, with great views into winter corrie. Not recommended if icy/snowy (grade I).
|
| |
|
|
Chuck Thomson
wrote on January 23, 2006:
|
Dreish and Mayer are two superb hills. A friend and I walked in from the visitor centre at Loch Muick, did the two tops and then came round by Jocks Road - This is a long rough treck, before coming down to the end of Loch Muick and then a walk by the loch side back to the car. This is quite an undertaking, but well worth it.
|
| |
|
|
Ronnie Mutch
wrote on August 5, 2005:
|
Driesh/Mayar, had a fantastic walk on these hills yesterday. Nothing too scary about them so ideal for the walker who is still building up confidence/skills.
Walking from the ranger hut into Corrie Fee, when you leave the woods, come through the gates you are sure to have your breath taken away. Cliffs in a half moon shape all around you and the woods at your back, you feel like the only person on earth. A steep climb up Mayar which doesn't last too long and that's the hard part of the walk finished.
|
| |
|
|
James Mcdougall
wrote on July 10, 2004:
|
I have found that taking the route which leads up the Scorrie can be more rewarding in some ways. Being a steeper route, it can be quite a hard slog for those who are less fit and there's not much to see on the way up (usually it's a case of head down and keep the legs moving), however when you get level with the top of Corrie Winter you are rewarded with quite a nice view into this feature. From here the going is much easier and more pleasant to the summit of Dreish and then on to the summit of Mayar. Return via Kilbo Path down Shank of Drumfollow (A nice warm down after your little excercise)
|
| |
|
|
Terry Thomson
wrote on October 2, 2003:
|
From the car park (now £1:50) follow the Kilbo Path to the Shank of Drumfollow and ascend Dreish/Mayar - Mayar/Dreish and descend by the same route. A straightforward 3/4 season route with no complications.
|
| |
|
|
