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Driesh

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
947 m (3106 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NO27137358
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
219 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Thorn bush
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
N of the summit plateau, Driesh has some steep craggy slopes , particularly in Winter Corrie to the NNE, overlooking Glen Doll.

Driesh has a short S ridge (Shank of Driesh) and a longer E ridge which connects to Mayar via a narrow col, then turns S to terminate in Hunt Hill (734m), overlooking Glen Prosen. The slope of these ridges is moderate to gentle.

Access is normally via the path on the Shank of Drumfollow, or on the N ridge.

Hazards you may encounter on Driesh include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags within 1km of summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Driesh

Driesh from Glenclova Forest

© Margaret Spalding
Image by Margaret Spalding

Driesh From Mayar 3/4/2008

© Kris Benzie
Image by Kris Benzie

My escape route, winter corrie.

© Stephen Cormie
Image by Stephen Cormie

Driesh basking in early morning sun. (Taken from Braedownie, 7am April 2003)

© Neil Macleod
Image by Neil Macleod
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  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Lochnagar
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Broad Cairn
by Metcheck
Driesh Area Map
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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Driesh
20.9 km
Muirhouses Farm B&B
Cortachy, Kirriemuir, Angus,
21.1 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
21.2 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Driesh.

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  Routes that include Driesh
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 797 m 9.07 km 3.5 hrs Driesh  When climbing up winter corrie, very steep, crampons and axes neccessary in winter conditions. Even in summer however, great care and caution required.  
2 1030 m 14.11 km 4.5 hrs Driesh and Mayar  The recommended route through Corrie Fee, with its attractive waterfall, has a steep section on grass through rocks. This is not very difficult, and avoids ascending and descending by the Shank of Drumfollow route. Generally an easy route.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Driesh

  Baggers Gallery for Driesh

Me (Martin Forbes) at the top of Driesh on the 13/09/09.

© Martin Forbes
Image by Martin Forbes

Me and Tam on Driesh summit after a tough but satisfying climb on 7 Mar 2009.

© Michael Hill
Image by Michael Hill

1st Munro. Hey hey

© Simon Tucker
Image by Simon Tucker

Driesh - tricky to see or find in the mist - 26/04/2009

© Alan Cantwell
Image by Alan Cantwell
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Driesh
by Michael Hill
Mayar and Driesh
by Brian Howarth

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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).
 
 

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