Hi im happy with my Haibike but if recomending to a friend what bike would it be.Haibike,Dirt e,Cube reaction,or prehaps a Halfords model.Carrea etc.Something in 1500 to2500 price range.
Ride itWhat does he want to do with it?
I ride a couple of inexpensive kit bikes around similar areas and they cope pretty well. For that budget, and a lot less, I might consider one of these..Light trials ,rd work farm tracks.etc