🌊 Sea dip
🏖 Beach
Images credit: Stonesthrow Sauna
About this sauna
Set within a mobile, wood-fired sauna that moves between locations on Arran, this is a simple, stripped-back experience shaped by the elements.
With no fixed base, sessions take place just above the beach, combining high heat with direct access to the sea and a more exposed, outdoor setup.
What to expect
- Wood-fired heat in a small, mobile sauna
- Sea dips directly from the beach between rounds
- Time spent outdoors, shaped by weather and tides
- Open, natural setting with uninterrupted coastal views
Experiences and sessions
- Social sauna sessions shared with others
- Private bookings available for groups
- Small-group setup (up to 8 people per session)
- Occasional location changes between Whiting Bay, Lamlash, and Kildonan
Plan your visit
Booking
Book online in advance
Getting there
Located at Whiting Bay on the Isle of Arran, with the sauna set just above the beach along Sandbraes Road. Access is via a short walk down to the shoreline, with steps leading to the beach.
Facilities
There are no dedicated changing facilities - please arrive ready for your session
Toilets
There are no toilet facilities on site - please plan ahead before your session
What to bring
- Changing robe
- Swimwear
- Two towels (one to sit on, one to dry off)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Warm layers for after
- Water bottle
What’s nearby
Whiting Bay has a wide beach with views to the mainland, with the village close by for cafés.
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 take everything at your own pace.