Wood-fired sauna lit at dusk overlooking the water at Shieldaig Lodge near Gairloch

Fire & Steam Sauna

A sauna with wide, open views across Loch Gairloch

Woodland Cold plunge

At a glance

Heat Wood-fired
Water Plunge bath
Sessions Social sessions and private hire
Parking Onsite parking
Changing Outdoor changing only
Toilets Nearby toilets within Shieldaig Lodge
Booking Book online
Access Short walk through the hotel grounds
Arrival Highland roads around Gairloch

About this sauna

Fire and Steam Sauna Gairloch is set within the grounds of Shieldaig Lodge near Gairloch, this sauna overlooks the loch towards the surrounding Highland landscape.

The setting is quiet and open, with wide water views across the loch from the sauna and surrounding outdoor area.

Public sauna sessions are usually held at Shieldaig Lodge, alongside private bookings and mobile sauna hire for events, gatherings and accommodation stays across the area.

What to expect

  • Social sauna sessions and private bookings available
  • Wood-fired sauna overlooking the loch and surrounding landscape
  • Cold plunge tub available between sauna rounds
  • Outdoor space beside the sauna to cool off and take in the view

Additional experiences and sessions

  • Mobile sauna hire available for events, gatherings and accommodation stays

Plan your visit

Booking Book online in advance Getting there Follow signs for Shieldaig Lodge and park onsite, then walk through the hotel grounds to the sauna area Facilities No onsite changing facilities, so it’s best to arrive sauna-ready Toilets Toilets available at Shieldaig Lodge Hotel 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 getting changed outdoors

Location

What’s nearby

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel is nearby for food and drinks after your session. Around Gairloch, beaches, coastal walks and local spots to explore sit alongside kayaking, bike and e-bike hire. The North Coast 500 also passes through the surrounding 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 move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.