Driesh

Driesh, at 947 metres, forms a long stretch of grass-covered high ground above the Angus Glens alongside neighbouring Mayar, with well-defined paths making this one of the easiest Munro-bagging days in Scotland.

The route starts from the car park at Glen Doll, at the head of beautiful Glen Clova. From the car park, a track heads north-west past farm buildings and through a gate to a junction; turning left onto the signed Kilbo Path leads down to a bridge, beyond which the track climbs through former forestry, now more open following recent felling, before the Burn of Kilbo is crossed (with care in spate). The path exits the forest and climbs below the crest of Shank of Druimfollow to a cairn just before the bealach between Driesh and Mayar — this cairn marks a junction, with the left branch dropping slightly before climbing to hug the edge of the corrie, becoming fainter as it travels to Driesh's summit, marked by a cairn sheltering a trig point.

The summit sits above the impressive cliffs of Corrie Fee, which overlooks forested Glen Doll below. Most walkers return to the bealach and continue on to Mayar, following a few old fence posts partially buried in grass and rocks (with a hidden wire underfoot in places) up to Shank of Druimfollow before turning west for the second Munro.

The combined round taking in both Driesh and Mayar from Glen Doll is typically four to five hours, a straightforward introduction to Munro walking with generally easy gradients and uncomplicated navigation.

The Burn of Kilbo crossing demands care in spate conditions, and while the paths are generally excellent, full hillwalking equipment remains sensible given the exposed nature of the summit plateau in poor weather.

Parking at Glen Doll is chargeable (£1, supporting the picnic area and information hut); there is no direct public transport, with Kirriemuir the nearest town.