Mobile sauna overlooking Castletown Beach with rainbow over the sea in Caithness

Clach Mara Sauna

A mobile coastal sauna set beside the sea along the Caithness coastline

Beach Sea dip

At a glance

Heat Wood-fired
Water Sea dips directly from the shoreline beside the sauna
Sessions Social sessions and private hire
Parking Nearby beach parking
Changing Outdoor changing only
Toilets No toilets onsite
Booking Book online
Access Access varies depending on the coastal pop-up location
Arrival Quiet coastal roads

About this sauna

Clach Mara Sauna Caithness is a mobile sauna set along the coastline, with sessions held at Castletown Beach and other changing pop-up locations across the far north.

The sauna is directly beside the sea, with wide coastal views and ever-changing conditions around the shoreline.

With locations changing depending on weather and season, the experience can feel completely different from one session to the next depending on the setting, tide and sea conditions.

What to expect

  • Social sauna sessions (typically up to 6 people)
  • Private bookings available (typically groups up to 8 people)
  • Shared sessions and exclusive private hire available depending on location and schedule

Additional experiences and sessions

  • Private hire available

Plan your visit

Booking Book online in advance Getting there Usually located at Castletown Beach in Caithness, with occasional pop-up locations elsewhere. Parking is available near the beach, with a short walk to the sauna along the shoreline. For pop-up sessions, check booking details or social media for the exact location Facilities No onsite changing facilities, so it’s best to arrive sauna-ready Toilets No toilets onsite What to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
  • Flip flops or sandals
  • Warm layers for afterwards
  • Water bottle
  • Changing robe or loose layers for changing outdoors

Location

What’s nearby

Small villages nearby offer cafés and places to stop along the North Coast 500 route. Castletown Beach, Dunnet Bay and the surrounding coastline are nearby for walks and sea swims, with wide views across the north coast. The changing shoreline, tides and exposed coastal setting all shape the atmosphere around the sauna locations.

Before you go

If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help

Do you have to go in the water?

No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.