Glen Doll and Glen Clova

Mayar as seen from the head of Glen Clova

The Walks
Glen Doll is in the South Eastern Grampians. It becomes Glen Clova, which is a glen that extends out south eastwards to the flatlands on the eastern coast. It is therefore a long drive to reach other parts of the Scottish Highlands. Most of the available walks are hence confined within the glen. All the good walks within the glen can be completed in three unhurried days. The club members who went last time didn't like the place, though that was probably influenced by the bad weather and power cuts at the time. If bus drivers are keen enough to drive here then it would be a fine place to stay for a weekend.

The most obvious hills to climb include Mayar and Driesh on the southern side of the Glen. These summits include an ascent through fine corries to reach the extensive plateaux high up. The summits by themselves involve a relaxed walk. This can be extended, however, by walking out across vast plateaux to climb the summits of Tolmount and Tom Bhuide before descending via Jocks Road to the glen.

The hills of the White Mounth can also be climbed. They are also ascended via Jocks road and include some extensive high plateaux.

All the hills mentioned so far are munros but one summit often overlooked is Ben Tirran on the north side of Glen Clova. At 896m, this mountain provides some beautiful corries that are filled by lochs. As such it is probably the best hill to climb in the area. The walk is easy to complete.

Other Hills are reached via long drives. Mount Keen and Mount Battock are the most easterly munro and Corbett respectively. These are walks that probably would take about an hour to reach from the glen.

Accommodation
The hotel at Glen Clova apparently provides bunkhouse accommodation. More details are needed on this

Eating and Drinking
A pub exists around 4km - 5km down the glen from the youth hostel.

Travel
Apparently a postbus service exists from Kirriemuir to Glen Clova. This reaches Glen Clova Hotel at around 10.30am and heads back about an hour later.

Scottish Citylink provides a service to Forfar which is the most convenient place from which to reach Glen Doll