Driesh

About Driesh

Rising above the head of Glen Clova, this broad Munro marks the eastern edge of the high Mounth plateau. While its summit is a gentle, rounded dome, the dramatic crags of Corrie Kilbo provide a rugged contrast, especially when linked with neighbouring Mayar via the historic Kilbo Path from Glen Doll.

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• •The name Driesh is derived from the Gaelic word 'Dris', meaning a bramble or briar-patch. While the wind-scoured summit plateau is far too high for such plants to survive, the name likely originated from the sheltered, tangled thickets found on the lower slopes of the approach glens.
• •It holds the distinction of being the second most easterly Munro in Scotland. Only Mount Keen, located to the northeast across the Mounth, stands further east, making Driesh a significant landmark for those looking toward the North Sea from the high Grampians.
• •The most popular ascent uses the Kilbo Path, an ancient pass through the Angus Glens. Historically, this was a vital trade and travel artery used by drovers and travellers to cross the high ground between Glen Clova and the upper reaches of Deeside.
• •From the summit cairn, the view to the north is dominated by the sprawling White Mounth plateau and the jagged profile of Lochnagar. To the south, the land drops away toward the fertile Sidlaw Hills and the vast, green expanse of the Vale of Strathmore.
• •Given its proximity to the Tayside coast, Driesh is often affectionately dubbed the 'Dundonian Ben Lomond.' On a clear Saturday morning, you are significantly more likely to hear a local Dundee accent at the summit than the cry of a golden eagle.