Hi, would anyone know some trails, route, good place to MTB around Oban Scot? thanks for your replies.
Dan
Leacann Muir Road is a good route.
About 1/2 hour South of Oban if you start at [url= http://www.multimap.com/s/j0J9RhsD ]Ford[/url].
The good stuff around Oban is a bit scattered.
7 miles north is the village of Benderloch, and the hill there (Beinn Lora) is a very good climb (if you like that sort of thing) with some pretty good, handcrafted DH trails. Its more of a push up/session back down sort of place.
The forest in Barcaldine (Sutherland's Grove) is basically a big fireroad loop, but some of the local guys (check out North Argyll Cycle Club) have built some really nice singletrack sections, very rooty and technical in places.
There are some great trails in the hills above the town, but I never actually lived in Oban so was only shown them a couple of times, Mark in Evo cycles, or Kevin (who owns a shop behind Hertz car rental) should both know the good ones.
I think singletrack magazine did a loop around the island of Kerrera, where there is also some good riding. Maybe you can download it?
Also check out Fearnoch forest, on the way to Taynuilt. It used to be pretty dull, but a 'scenic walk' has been built that would be worth riding at least once, although its pretty short.
It's not [i]that[/i] close to Oban but the famous Glen Kinglas ride finishes in Taynuilt. Unfortunately the best half of it is much nearer Bridge of Orchy.
Aye - I was gonna suggest Glen Kinglass. From Oban, you could get the train to Bridge of Orchy and back from Taynuilt. If you want a bit more pedalling, get off the train at Crianlarich and use the West Highland Way to Bridge of Orchy.
Thanks guys for your messages about Oban!
Dan