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