How to learn bike handling skills?

[al78]

I've had the idea of cycling the Gaick pass next year if the pandemic and restrictions have eased, followed by Glen Feshie and the southern portion of the Minigaig pass. I've seen photos and videos of the area and it doesn't look particularly technical (I know the southern part of the Minigaig along Glen Bruar is easy), but I have not done mountain biking before so I'm thinking it would be a good idea to get some practice with off-road cycling on moderately lumpy terrain beforehand. Does anyone have any suggestions for where a beginner could have a ride off road and practice bike handling within about 20 miles of Horsham (W Sussex).

 

[Sharky]

Bedgebury, Tunbridge Wells
https://www.moredirt.com/trail/Unit...ndon/Bedgebury-Forest-Mountain-Bike-Trails/75

Not into mtb myself, but I know a lot of people rate this place.