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Something like a Schwalbe Marathon (Plus) will handle gravel roads, fire tracks etc and be great on the commute too.
More tread = more capable offroad but slower running and faster wearing on road.
Maybe something with a low profile tread like a Conti RaceKing if you want a bit more grip off road without feeling like you're dragging a corpse on the road.
My Surly 1x1 had a Conti Raceking on the front and a Marathon on the rear for most of the summer and was used for commuting, forestry paths, bits of the west highland way etc.
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I've got an old 26er (BSO really but essentially NOS) gifted to me from my Dad's recent shed clear out.
I'd like to use it as a back-up commuter but also have the ability to try a bit of moderate off-roaring, which for mean would mean anything that wasn't sealed tarmac!
So I'm thinking 'semi-slick' tyres, but I've never bought a MTB tyre in my life, what are people recommending?