Description
The Fire Tower mountain bike trails are in Lochgilphead in West Argyll in Scotland. There is a bit of a mix for everyone with a selection of red and black sections. The singletrack is narrow and flowing, there is a lot of rock, berms jumps, and drops and the descents are tough in the same way the downs are super rewarding.
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The Trails
- The main 14km loop starts from the Achnabreac car park, with about 7.5km of pure singletrack. Alternative start points exist at Kilmichael Glassary and Lochgilphead.
- Highlights include the Twisted Fire Starter, a short technical black section, and the Quarry Drop (both have alternative lines). The Water Splash will likely get you wet, so waterproof socks are recommended. There is also an optional North Shore section.
- The trail takes its name from a fire lookout tower at the summit, which gave rangers a view across the forest.
Getting Here
- Achnabreac is about 2.5 miles (4km) north of Lochgilphead on the A816. Look for a turning onto a forest road with a green sign to 'Achnabreac'. Follow this for about half a mile (800 metres) then turn right into the car park. Postcode: PA31 8RE.
- Lochgilphead has a cycle shop, cafes and pubs.
Trails at Achnabreac are subject to periodic closures due to forestry operations. Always check the Forestry and Land Scotland page for current alerts before travelling.
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