Hamish,

That was an excellent idea from whomever offered you the muni!
There are lots of good places you can try right now. The ones you
mentioned are the ones I typically go to, here are a few comments:
- Pitfichie: the long smooth trail that runs around the hill might be a
good starting point as it is pretty smooth yet will challenge your
balance. The area is not so good once you are confortable with smooth
hilly trails because you have no option between these easy trails and
the really difficult MTB downhills there.
- Kirkhill: much more versatile: if you stick to the large smooth
trails and avoid the singletracks, you should be fine right from the
start. It is a great area to learn because you can build up the
difficulties very progressively if you want to. That was my main
playground when I started going offroad (and still is).
- Tyrebagger: I find it very rooty and rocky, so not the best to start
with I think (but I don't know all the trails).
- Scolty Hill (near Banchory): probably similar to Pitfichie: either
large, smooth forest tracks or very technical downhill with drops, etc.
Not ideal for now...

So, Kirkhill would be my recommendation because you can really pick and
choose whatever difficulty you fancy.
In any case, you might be surprised by your ability to ride offroad: i
think it is easier than it looks and progress comes really fast at the
beginning.

By the way, what uni did you get? We should try and meet up soon. I
don't mind if you are still learning: I have never ridden with any other
unicyclist before, so I am really keen to meet one in my area!

Teddy


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