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Adventures with us

Monica Shaw is a qualified Mountain Leader and together with Mark provides private hiking, wild camping and outdoor cooking experiences in and around the Highlands of Scotland. Our experiences are small and personal, up to three people in a group. Trips are led by me, Monica Shaw, a summer Mountain Leader, qualified first aider, and an all around open-minded and enthusiastic person who loves the outdoors and experiencing nature with likeminded people.

Here’s just a sampler of the types of trips we can do, but if you have an idea of your own, feel free to get in touch!

  • Guided hikes in the western highlands of Scotland
  • Wild camping excursions and multi-day treks
  • Foraging walks during spring, summer, and autumn
  • Outdoor camping and cooking experiences
  • Navigation courses and ML training

Our trips are for everyone. Whether you’re an experienced hillwalker or a total newbie, we can work with you to create an amazing experience in nature that you’ll never forget.

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Guided Hikes

Explore Scotland’s natural wonders at your own pace. We can take you on gentle strolls through the glens or challenging ascents up some of Scotland’s remote peaks. We can also tailor the …

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Wild Camping

Wild camping is what first inspired Eat Sleep Wild many years ago, when it began as a blog where I wrote about my wild camping trips around the UK. I’ve now amassed over 100 nights spent in a tent, …

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Backpacking

We think the best way to see Scotland is on foot over the course of several days when you can really immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of Scotland’s wilderness. Our trips are tailored to …

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Hills skills & Navigation

Learn navigation skills at your pace with Monica, an experienced Mountain Leader and educator who loves helping others gain confidence in the outdoors. Learning to navigate competently in the hills is …

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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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