Clach Mara Sauna

A sauna experience shaped by sea, stone and open space

🌊 Sea dip 🏖 Beach

View from inside sauna looking out to rocky Caithness coastline with fire glowing

Mobile sauna set beside rocky harbour on Caithness coastline

People entering the sea at dusk beside sauna for cold water immersion

Exterior of Clach Mara sauna glowing with warm lights at night by the sea

Images credit: Clach Mara Sauna

About this sauna

A mobile, wood-fired sauna set along the Caithness coastline, designed to bring heat and cold into some of the north’s most striking natural settings.

With sessions often based at Castletown Beach and other pop-up locations, the experience centres on simple heat, sea immersion and time spent outdoors. Expect wide coastal views, fresh air and a sauna experience shaped by the landscape around you.

A nature-led setup that moves with the elements, offering a refreshing way to experience the far north.

What to expect

Move between heat, cold and rest at your own pace
Step straight from the sauna into the sea for a cold dip
Spend time outdoors between rounds, with open views and fresh coastal air

Experiences and sessions

Communal sessions offer a shared sauna experience with a small group
Private sessions allow you to book the sauna for yourself or your group
Pop-up sessions take place at different coastal locations across Caithness

Plan your visit

Booking Book online in advance Getting there Usually located at Castletown Beach in Caithness, with occasional pop-up locations. 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 channels for the exact location. Facilities A simple, outdoor setup with no dedicated changing rooms. Arrive ready where possible, or bring easy layers for a quick change by the shoreline. Toilets No toilets onsite What to bring

Changing robe
Swimwear
Two towels (one to sit on, one to dry off)
Flip flops or sandals
Warm layers for after
Water bottle

What’s nearby

Castletown Beach and the surrounding coastline offer space for walks and sea swims, with Dunnet Bay and Dunnet Head nearby for wide views across the north coast. Close by, small villages provide places to eat and stop off, with scenic routes along the North Coast 500 connecting the wider area.

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 take everything at your own pace.