Lochside
Loch swim
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At a glance
About this sauna
Great Glen Sauna is set beside the Bridge of Oich in the Great Glen. This is a simple, wood-fired sauna shaped by its surroundings.
The focus is on a stripped-back experience of heat, cold and fresh Highland air, with direct access to the landscape and an outdoor, back-to-basics feel.
A quiet sauna experience grounded in one of Scotland’s most iconic settings.
What to expect
- Social sauna sessions available (typically up to 6 people)
- Wood-fired sauna in a converted horsebox
- Cold water options available between sauna rounds
- Set within the landscape of the Great Glen
- Views across the surrounding lochs, woodland and Highland landscape
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private sauna bookings available for groups of up to 8 people
- Longer bookings and group events available on request
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Bridge of Oich car park on the A82. Follow the brown sign
Parking: Free at the Bridge of Oich car park
Finding the sauna: From the back of the car park, go through the metal gate on foot and follow the track for a short distance. There is no vehicle access beyond the gate
Facilities
Toilets
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
Fort Augustus is nearby for cafés, shops and places to eat and drink before or after your session. Loch Ness and the surrounding Great Glen landscape offer walking and cycling routes nearby, with scenic drives and stopping points along the A82.
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.
