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‘Hill running in Scotland is a tough, daunting, punishing sport but Muir writes about it with such eloquence and passion that he makes you want to drop everything and head for the Highlands.’

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Daily Mail

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‘A paean of praise for the mountains and the runners who go there.’

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Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures and Grand Adventures

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‘‘Inspirational and highly readable, Jonny Muir eloquently describes the mountains and the extraordinary people who run in them.’’

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Claire Maxted

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‘An excellent book... after reading this I would defy anyone not to want to hit the hills of Scotland.’

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Athletics Weekly

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‘A fascinating book that charts the evolution of hill running... The Mountains are Calling not only chronicles the legends and tales of this Cinderella sport of the mountains, but is a passionate appreciation of those wild places that now and then become the arenas for these remarkable athletes.’

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Cameron McNeish, WalkHighlands

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‘Simply inspirational... a book we would without hesitation recommend to anyone who has ever toiled up a mountain in Scotland or the Lake District in pursuit of an elusive summit.’

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Undiscovered Scotland

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‘Enlightening, captivating and well worth a read.This book is a great choice for any avid runner or nature lover in search of a collection of good tales or simply in need of some motivation.’

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The Wee Review

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‘The story of [hill running] in Scotland, charting its evolution over half a century, heralding its characters and the culture that has grown around them, and ultimately capturing the irresistible appeal of running in high places.’

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