Other forests offer routes full of artificial ups and downs. In Argyll, the thrills are all natural. With exciting trails and fabulous views, this Forest Park is great for cross-country biking and cycling, 

Here are some of our favourites to start you off:

• Glenbranter - try wetting your wheels in a ford, or follow another long ride around Loch Eck.

• Ardentinny - you can follow an old cattle drovers’ road to Carrick Castle on Loch Goil.