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Mayar

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
928 m (3044 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.
NO24107376
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
253 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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
Obscure hill
 

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
The shape of Mayar is difficult to define as it is effectively a summit on the SE edge of a high moorland plateau. Its NW slopes are consequently gentle as are the NE, for about 1km from the summit, then the ground falls away with crags overlooking Glen Doll.

There is an access route through the crags SSE of the Fee Burn waterfall. S and E of the summit the slopes are moderate to steep with some crags and to the E gentle slopes lead down to the main access path on the Shank of Drumfollow and to a narrow col connecting to Driesh.

Hazards you may encounter on Mayar include
 Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks.
 High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate.
 Steep 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.

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Picture Gallery for Mayar

The rocky cliffs of Mayar's north face, rising above Glendoll Forest near Corrie Sharroch in truly horrendous conditions on 3 March 2009.

© Michael Hill
Image by Michael Hill

Summit of Mayar

© Keith Whyte
Image by Keith Whyte

The approach into Corrie Fee, the ascent of Mayar is to the left of the waterfall on grass and rock.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

The view down Glen Doll from the rim of Corrie Fee

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Lochnagar
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Broad Cairn
by Metcheck
Mayar Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Mayar
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
19.4 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
19.6 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
For information on camping visit
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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 Mayar.

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  Routes that include Mayar
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 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 Mayar

  Baggers Gallery for Mayar

myself and Karl on top, (27,3,11).

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

On top of Mayar 27.10.2010

© Nick Cranendonk
Image by Nick Cranendonk

Oct09. Beautiful day with hardly a breath and the lovely rolling mountains for company.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie

Atop Mayar on 8 Mar 09. Absolute hell getting up there, the few others I saw turned back long before the ridge. The summit approach was into the wind, which reached 70mph, and fresh snowfall made it even worse. I've never been happier to get off a Munro!

© Michael Hill
Image by Michael Hill
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 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Mayar
by Jan Konstmann
Mayar and Driesh
by Brian Howarth
Mayar and Driesh
by Monika Piotrowska
Mayar and Driesh
by Jason Gibson

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 Comments
 
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.
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.
Fred Mollison
wrote on
June 21, 2004
A tip on this walk is to take poles to enable a safe walk up Corrie Fee as in places this can be steep. When doing this Munro you would be as well navigating over Dreish at the same visit. For the more adventurous you could descend using a map and bearing to desent to the river and to the Glen Doll hut.
 
 

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