I second the SX trail 1 (2008), I've just sold mine but it was pretty good and everything if not a little heavy for long hills and the odd carrying.
I would like to suggest either the Scott Ransom (Alu or Carbon) or Genius (Normal or LT) - Both bikes are in the budget and can handle anything you throw at them. When I had my Ransom I literally could use it for everything and I have not found a bike so versatile so far. I even done a week or two bikeability training when my GT Aggressor was out of action.
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