The Fire Tower Trail
The Fire Tower Trail, by Lochgilphead in West Argyll, has a little bit of something for everyone, from gentle tracks to radical free-riding.
The descents are awesome - but what comes down must first go up, so there are some challenging climbs as well. Fortunately the climbs give you an excuse to sit down and take in the stunning views before enjoying 7.4km of singletrack.
Riding distances depend on where you start from, but the main loop beginning at Achnabreac is 19km long.
| Trail Stats | |
|---|---|
| Trail Type: | XC Trails |
| Nearest Town: | Lochgilphead |
| Time: | N/A |
| Distance: | 19km |
| Level: | Suitable for intermediate riders |
| Rating: | 6.50 |
| Website: | www.forestry.gov.uk |
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Trail Summary
Trail/Track Location
Lochgilphead lies on the A83 Tarbet - Campbeltown road and at the south end of the A816 to Oban. Achnabreac car park Turn east off the A816 approximately 3km north of Lochgilphead, directly opposite the turning to Cairnbaan. Follow the forest road for 900m to the car park. Kilmichael Glassary Approximately 6km north of Lochgilphead, turn east off the A816 through the village of Bridgend. Follow the signs to car parking in Kilmichael Glassary.
Other local trails worth checking out
- Greenock Cut Trail (16.2miles)
- Ardgarten Peninsula Circuit - Ardgartan (16.7miles)
- Windy Hill Trail - Muirshiels (19.9miles)
- Unit 23 Skatepark - Dumbarton (21.5miles)
- Brodick Trailquest - Aran (22.7miles)
- Clydebank BMX Track - Clydebank (25.9miles)
- Mugdock Country Park - Milngavie (26.6miles)
- Donkey Hill Dirt Track - Ballachulish (28.2miles)
- Smuggler's Trail (28.3miles)
- Glencoe Downhill Trail - Fort William (28.7miles)
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.