Lochside
Loch swim
Images credit: Sweat & Soak Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
Set on the shores of Loch Ard in Kinlochard, Sweat and Soak Sauna is a wood-fired sauna overlooking the loch within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
Surrounded by woodland and water near Ben Lomond, it offers a quieter lochside setting with space to relax between sauna rounds and loch dips.
The sauna sits beside the shore with a simple outdoor setup and direct access to Loch Ard for cooling off after the heat.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a host on arrival
- Social sauna sessions (typically up to 8 people)
- A wood-fired sauna set directly beside the loch
- Loch dips available throughout your session
- Complimentary refreshments including infused water, herbal tea and fruit
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available
- Guided ritual sauna sessions led by a Sauna Master
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 for changing outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
Located beside Loch Ard with waterside walks and wild swimming nearby. Aberfoyle is a short drive away for cafés, food and local shops, with Loch Ard Adventure Centre next to the sauna.
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.
