Beach
Sea dip
Images credit: Clyde Coast Saunas Kip Marina
At a glance
About this sauna
Clyde Coast Saunas, Kip Marina sits right on the shoreline at Kip Marina in Inverkip, looking out over the Firth of Clyde. It’s a wood-fired sauna, set within a working marina.
The setting is quiet and open, with views across the water towards the islands of the Clyde.
What to expect
- Wood-fired sauna, set on the shoreline at Kip Marina
- Social sessions for up to 8 people
- Sea dipping at both high and low tide
- Cold plunge barrels and cold showers, as an alternative to the sea
- Outdoor seating between rounds
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available
- Yoga and sound bath experiences also offered
Plan your visit
- 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 getting changed outdoors
Accredited by the British Sauna Society
Location
What’s nearby
Buckley’s at the Chartroom sits within the marina itself, alongside Café Riva, though the café has seasonal opening hours. Cardwell Garden Centre, a short drive away, also has its own café. Lunderston Bay, a popular sandy beach with picnic spots and coastal walks, is connected to the marina by a footpath along the shore, and Cloch Lighthouse is a bit further along the coast.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.
