Hot Fox Sauna

A sauna and cold lake plunge at an outdoor adventure centre on the edge of the John Muir Way

Woodland

Loch swim

Hot Fox Foxlake sauna exterior sign beside the lake at Foxlake Adventures East Lothian

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At a glance

Heat Electric

Water Lake plunge

Sessions Social sessions and private hire

Parking Free onsite parking

Toilets Onsite toilets available

Booking Book online

Arrival Follow the A199 and brown Visit Scotland signs

About this sauna

Foxlake sauna ‘Hot Fox’ sits within Foxlake Adventures, an outdoor activity centre set in woodland on the edge of the John Muir Way near Dunbar. The cold plunge is directly into the lake, with the wider activity centre and woodland setting visible from the water.

The atmosphere here is livelier than most wild sauna settings — it sits in the middle of an adventure resort, with wakeboarding, an aqua park and a ropes course among the activities happening nearby.

What to expect

Community sessions for up to 8 people
Electric sauna
Cold lake plunge directly accessible from the sauna
Woodland setting within a lively outdoor adventure centre

Additional experiences and sessions

Private hire available for up to 10 people
Wild Fire sauna ceremony available (women only-sessions with guided ceremony and aromas)
Session passes available

Plan your visit

Booking Book online in advance Getting there Foxlake has onsite parking — blue badge holders should use the emergency access road to the left of the main car park. All other visitors must use the main car park. From the north, follow the A1 south then the A199, turning left into Foxlake approximately half a mile before the Beltonford Roundabout. From the south, take the A1 north past Dunbar, exit at Thistly Cross Roundabout and follow the A199 — Foxlake is signposted with brown Visit Scotland signs. The X7 and 106 bus routes stop nearby. A 10-minute taxi from Dunbar train station is another option Facilities Changing area and lockers available Toilets Toilets available onsite 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 if changing outdoors

Location

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What’s nearby

Jay Birds Larder is the onsite café at Foxlake, open to all visitors. The John Muir Way runs directly through the site, connecting to coastal walks east towards Dunbar and west towards East Linton. Foxlake is also on National Cycle Network route 76.