Scotland winter walking - Driesh and Mayar

Driesh and Mayar are two Munros (Scottish mountains over 3,000ft / 914.4m high), located above the north-west end of Glen Clova in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. A visit to the summit of both peaks makes for a fine Winter’s day out as long as you’re prepared. Even on sunny days, visibility (and temperature) in Scotland’s hills can reduce dramatically and the right clothing and equipment, plus technique, along with expert use of map and compass are all essential elements to stay safe.

David Hetherington ascending the Scorrie amidst spindrift during a winter round of Driesh and Mayar, two Munros in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, ple

David Hetherington atop the Scorrie during a winter round of Driesh and Mayar, two Munros in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please email contact me q

David Hetherington approaching a snow-covered summit of Driesh, a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please email contact me quoting the file re

David Hetherington in low visibility and spindrift near the summit of Driesh, a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please email contact me quoti

David Hetherington navigating in spindrift during strong winter winds near the summit of Driesh, a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please ema

David Hetherington descending from the summit of Driesh, a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please email me quoting the file reference, size r

David Hetherington approaching the snowy summit of Mayar, a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please email contact me quoting the file referenc

David Hetherington battling spindrift near the summit of Mayar, a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please email contact me quoting the file re

David Hetherington cutting through a cornice near the summit of Mayar, a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please email contact me quoting the

David Hetherington standing in spindrift near the summit of Mayar, a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Image © Colin Henderson Photography. Permission required before use. To license this image, please contact me quoting the file refer

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