View of Driesh (947 m) – Glen Clova Hotel loop from Acharn

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View of Driesh (947 m) – Glen Clova Hotel loop from Acharn

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View of Driesh (947 m) – Glen Clova Hotel loop from Acharn

01:54

32.0km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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192 m

View of Driesh (947 m)

Highlight • Summit

15.0 km

Braeminzion Plantation

Forest

15.6 km

Layby with View of Airlie Monument and River South Esk

Highlight • River

Watch the deer, rabbits, bats and oyster catchers opposite under the moonlight. Airlie monument on the hilltop to the south west, seen for miles. Next to River South Esk.

Tip by

17.9 km

Archaeological Site

26.5 km

Picnic Area and Car Park at Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Map with variations of the walk. Toilets are ok.

Tip by

26.5 km

Glen Clova Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place for a stop halfway round the Glen Clova loop

Tip by

32.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

158 m

109 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

10.9 km

109 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

3°C

-3°C

25 %

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View of Driesh (947 m) – Glen Clova Hotel loop from Acharn

View of Driesh (947 m)

Layby with View of Airlie Monument and River South Esk

Picnic Area and Car Park at Cairngorms National Park

Glen Clova Hotel

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