Despite being near to Glasgow Bute and the Cowal Peninsula are surprisingly quiet.

This long distance route runs through Glasgow, West Highland, Perthshire/Angus and Deeside tourist areas

A bike path on an old railway line, mainly easy cycling, great scenery.

The Fire Tower Trail on the outskirts of the Argyll town of Lochgilphead represents yet another example of a locally led, well supported initiative. The result is a handily placed centre with stunning single track trails. There are also spectacular views thrown in for good measure.