Images credit: Green Goddess Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
Green Goddess Sauna Blackwaterfoot is housed inside a converted 1960s Bedford army truck, it is a mobile wood-fired sauna built from reclaimed materials and fitted with a Finnish stove.
Set beside the beach at Blackwaterfoot on Arran, it combines high heat with sea dips in an open coastal setting.
The sauna offers a larger social setup than many mobile saunas.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a host on arrival
- Social sauna sessions (typically up to 12 people)
- Wood-fired sauna inside a converted army truck
- Direct access to the sea for cold water swimming
- Whisky barrel cold plunge tubs beside the sauna
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available
- Event hire available
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 if changing outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
Located at Blackwaterfoot on Arran’s west coast, with a wide sandy beach beside the sauna and views across the water towards the Mull of Kintyre.
The village is a short walk away for cafés, food and local facilities, with coastal walks and quieter beach areas nearby.
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.
