Woodland
Cold plunge
At a glance
About this sauna
Soul Water Sauna Dalkeith is the Wandering Bear sauna at Dalkeith Country Park, set among ancient oaks beside the River Esk. The setting is woodland and open sky, with a fire pit area for sitting out between rounds.
What to expect
- Two wood-fired saunas, Wandering Bear and Black Bear
- Social sessions for up to 6 people
- 60-minute sessions
- Cold plunges and showers for cooling off
- Changing facilities and an anteroom overlooking the woodland and river
- Fire pit for gathering after your session
- Set in a field with views of ancient woodland and the River Esk
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available for up to 8 people
- Small-group rituals, sound baths and pirtis sessions
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Dalkeith Country Park, less than five minutes from the Edinburgh City Bypass. Enter via King’s Gate, a left turn shortly after Sheriffhall Roundabout on the A6106. Postcode for sat nav: EH22 1ST
Parking: £3, payable online or by card on arrival
Public transport: Lothian Bus 3 to Dalkeith High Street, then a 5–10 minute walk
Finding the sauna: From Restoration Yard, cross the footbridge, pass Go Ape and go through the metal gate. The sauna is in the field on your left. what3words: ///decking.amazed.reheat
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
Dalkeith Country Park has Restoration Yard on site, with a coffee bar open from 9am and a kitchen serving food until mid-afternoon — a good option before or after your session. Woodland trails run through the park alongside the River Esk.
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.
