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Scottish Mountains

Mindful, sustainable adventures off the beaten path

Inspiring people to expand their horizons and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of the wild outdoors. Our experiences are…

Accessible

Inclusive

Empowering

Positive

Personalised

Experience a tailor-made adventure in the Highlands of Scotland

Scotland guided hikes and outdoor skills led by Monica Shaw, an experienced Mountain Leader, educator, and writer.

day hikes in scotland

Guided Hikes

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Wild Camping

backpacking

Backpacking

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Hills skills & Navigation

Mark in the moutains

The mountains don’t care about your sexuality, gender, race, income, background, or fitness level. And neither do we. In fact, we think the outdoors has an amazing equalising power.


Monica and Mark created Eat Sleep Wild as a platform to share our love of the natural world. We’re very privileged to be able to live where we do and live our lives the way we want to. It was a journey getting to this point and we know how that kind of journey is longer for some than for others. At the end of the day, whatever “mountain” you have to climb, we want to play a small role in helping you get there.

Inclusion and diversity are central to our core values. We value…

✓ Inclusivity
✓ Leave no trace principles
✓ Solitude
✓ Science

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Join us for a guided trip tailored for you.

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Astro nights

Astronomy Events Under the Darkest Skies in Scotland

Discover the universe as you’ve never seen it before at our Astro Nights

Held at our home base in Assynt on the Stoer Peninsula equipped with an observatory, two telescopes, astrophotography equipment, friendly tuition, and a cozy gathering space in the neighbouring byre. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Overnight stays possible.

Eat Sleep Wild Astro Nights

We are 100% committed to sharing knowledge that encourages responsible and memorable experiences in the outdoors. You’ll find loads of routes, recipes, advice and more over on our blog:

Driftwood Cafe's broccoli soup with stilton and a haggis and cheese toastie with onion chutney - delicious!

Driftwood Cafe, Lochinver

NC500 Food Guide, Restaurants and Cafes
blueberry rhubarb ginger cake

Rhubarb and Blueberry Yoghurt Cake

Basecamp Essentials, Hiking Snacks, Recipes

Breabag Wild Camp From Inchnadamph to the Bone Caves

Field Notes, Scotland, Trip Reports

Tortilla Soup with salsa macha

Recipes

Breabag, a quiet Corbett near Ben More Assynt

Field Notes, Scotland, Trip Reports

ESW Featured in The Great Outdoors Magazine

News
masa harina cornbread with black bean soup

Masa Harina Cornbread

Basecamp Essentials, Hiking Snacks, Recipes, Wild Camping Food

Hilleberg Allak 3 Tent Review

Gear Reviews, Reviews

Check out our other projects…

Writer’s Residence – our website builder for writers allows anyone to create an online writing portfolio in minutes.

Astronomy.scot – Our sister site devoted to our astro nights and all things Scotland astronomy!

SmarterFitter.com – My blog where I write about everything else, particularly healthy recipes and freelance life!

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Hiking, camping, & cooking in wild places across the UK, inspiring delicious, sustainable adventures. Mountain leader based in the Scottish Highlands! Ever in pursuit of being closer to nature.

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