Loyly Sauna Clachtoll black timber and corrugated sauna cabin on a trailer beside the coast with the sea behind

Löyly Sauna Clachtoll

A mobile sauna on a campsite behind a sandy bay

Beach Sea dip
Loyly Sauna Clachtoll dark-stained timber sauna interior with tiered benches, warm LED lighting and windows to the outside Loyly Sauna Clachtoll sauna cabin and outdoor shower in the golden evening light behind a timber fence Loyly Sauna Clachtoll view from the sauna window across the grass and gravel path to the rocky coast and sea Loyly Sauna Clachtoll coastline near the sauna with a sandy cove, rocky headlands and hills in the distance

Images credit: Löyly Sauna Clachtoll

At a glance

Heat Wood-fired
Water Sea dip and shower
Sessions Social sessions and private hire
Parking Public beach car park beside the campsite
Changing Changing space available
Toilets Public toilets at the beach car park
Booking Book online
Access Check in at campsite reception
Arrival Single-track B869, 5 miles north of Lochinver

About this sauna

Löyly Sauna Clachtoll is a mobile wood-fired sauna on Clachtoll Beach Campsite in Assynt, five miles north of Lochinver on the North Coast 500. The campsite sits directly behind the beach, with wooden walkways running through the dunes to the sand. The sauna window looks across the campsite to the sea and the Split Rock that gives Clachtoll its name.

Löyly is a small Highland sauna project that takes its lead from Finnish tradition. The name is the Finnish word for the steam that rises when water hits the stones. The sauna is simple, and the stove is lit before guests arrive. It suits walkers, campers and anyone coming in from a long day out in Highland weather.

What to expect

  • Check in at campsite reception a few minutes before your session
  • Social sessions for up to 6 people
  • Wood-fired mobile sauna, with the stove lit before you arrive
  • Sessions last 75 minutes
  • Optional sea dips, with the beach close by
  • Cold water bucket and outdoor shower beside the sauna
  • Window view across the campsite to the sea and the Split Rock

Additional experiences and sessions

  • Private hire available

Plan your visit

Booking
Book online by the day before your session. If you turn up on the day, ask at the campsite reception about last-minute spaces
Getting there

By car: Clachtoll is five miles north of Lochinver on the B869, a twisting single-track road with passing places, so allow extra time. Postcode for sat nav: IV27 4JD

Parking: Public beach car park beside the ranger hut. Follow the signposted road through the campsite

Finding the sauna: Check in at the campsite reception

Facilities
A changing space is available
Toilets
There is a public toilet block at the beach car park
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

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Location

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What’s nearby

Clachtoll has a small beach store near the campsite, and the nearest places to eat are in Lochinver, five miles south. From the beach car park a 3 km coastal loop passes the old salmon bothy and reaches Clachtoll Broch, an Iron Age broch above the shore. The Split Rock that gives the township its name sits at the far end of the bay.

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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.

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