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- Fort William DH
82 miles - Witch's Trails
82 miles
Contact
Recreation Forester
Forestry Commission Scotland
Whitegates
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RS
Tel: 01546 602518
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Fire Tower Trail
Just minutes from Lochgilphead on the shores of Loch Fyne, the Fire Tower Trails have something for every one. A less developed MTB area and gloriously quiet trails, the Fire Tower has hellish climbs, plenty of easy fire road and some exhilarating descents, jumps and wooden boardwalk sections.
Information:
| Bike Hire | No |
| Bike Shop | No - Nearest bike shop is in Lochgilphead |
| Cafe | No - Nearest cafe is in Lochgilphead | Parking | Free - 3 car parks, the most popular being Achnabrek off the A816 Oban road |
| Bike Wash | No |
| Showers | No |
| Uplift Service | No |
Trails:
There is one main route at Fire Tower Trails, which is predominantly red grade single track with blue grade fire road connecting. The black sections are optiona but, as with the rest of the trail, you can easily piece together your own route. A total of 19km of trail.
Blue Sections- Fire road with occasional steep climbs and with a loose surface.
| Grade: | Blue |
| Distance: | Dependent on route choice |
| Time: | Dependent on route choice |
Red Singletrack- Some very steep climbs and descents on single track, with table-tops, berms, water crossings and boardwalk. Only suitable for experienced and proficient mountain bikers.
| Grade: | Red |
| Distance: | Dependent on route choice |
| Time: | Dependent on route choice |
Black Sections- May include big drop-offs, boardwalk, very steep gradients. For expert mountain bikers only.
| Grade: | Red |
| Distance: | Dependent on route (all are small sections) |
| Time: | Dependent on route |