More than just a travel guide, The Call of the Mountains is a lyrical testament to the power of the Scottish mountains to offer anyone of reasonable fitness either simple enjoyment or a deeper journey of transformation. From the pinnacles of Skye to the rolling plateau of the Cairngorms; from the flanks of Ben Lomond to the Pass of Glencoe; from the summit of Ben Nevis to far away Ben Hope - these lands can be your gymnasiums, your art galleries and your sacred spaces all in one.

Based on 1,000 miles of trekking across these mountains, this book shows you:

* Where to find the best views

* How geology, history, culture, flora and fauna have shaped these mountainscapes

* How engagement with these lands can nurture your spirit, as well as your body and mind