Route Information for
Driesh and Mayar
The total ascent is 1030 meters. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 14.11km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Start from carpark at end of public road (parking fee = £1.50)NO28387614
1Head W on road into the forest and cross river at bridgeNO27547616
2Continue W on south side of river to junctionNO26317569
3At junction, bear left and continue WSW through Corrie FeeNO24527498
4Climb SSW on steep grass slope. On plateau bear SSW to Mayar NO24107376
5Bear E to reach path to bealachNO25227380
6Coninue ENE to reach bealachNO25867393
7Bear SE towards 912m topNO26417349
8Continue E to summit of Driesh NO27137358
9Return W to 912m Top.NO26417349
10Bear NW towards bealachNO25867393
11Descend path NNW following the Shank of Drumfollow, through forest to return to carparkNO28387614
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