been looking at going on a bike packing course,had a look at carbon monkey has anyone used there service before

I've heard positive things about Forest Freeride


In all seriousness there are plenty of people who are happy for you to tag along on one of the various social outings that happen across the year.
Depends what experience you already have?

I believe Forest Freeride maybe a decent bet

I'm sure someone on here posted a good review of Carbon Monkey last year (though it might have been on Facebook). Maybe a search would find it.

Tom at Carbon Monkey is a great guy
You will have a great time and learn lots

Cheers

John