Glen Clova  

Getting there
The nearest town is Kirriemuir to the south, from where roadside signs point to Glen Clova. In Glen Clova the road forms a circular route on either side of the River Clova, where supposedly an unofficial clockwise one-way system is in place. At Glen Clova Inn a bridge is crossed and a narrow road is followed for just under 6km to a large car-park. At my last visit, it cost £2 to park here.


Dreish
From the car-park, follow the track north-west, pass some farm buildings, through a gate and come to a junction. At this junction, turn left and walk down to a bridge. Beyond the bridge the track veeres right, which is followed for 400m to a sharp turn. Look for a path aiming directly uphill. Follow this path, which crosses another track further on. The path climbs up what used to be thick forest, but will felling, the now open views look over an untidy mess. Further on, the remaining forest is entered and the Burn of Kilbo is reached and crossed (with care in spate). The path exits the forest and climbs up below the crest of Shank of Druimfollow to meet with a cairn just before reaching the bealach between Dreish and Mayar. The cairn marks a junction in the path - turn to the left and follow the path as it drops slightly, then climbs initially hugging the edge of the corrie. The path becomes fainter and travels to the summit of Driesh with a cairn sheltering its trig point.

Mayar
Return to the bealach, climb up ahead, following a few fence posts partically buried in the grass and rocks. Upon reaching the top of Shank of Druimfollow, turn left (west) then continue on fairly level ground, following fence posts east until a Right-of-Way sign at a sharp corner on the fence line is reached. At this point, leave the fence behind and on a very obvious and worn path, continue westwards. The ground rises and becomes more bouldery as the summit of Mayar is attained.

Return
Return to the bealach, then back down the way up.