The Noost Sauna Rosneath Castle Park interior with loch and hills view through the corner window

The Noost Sauna

A lochside sauna on the Gare Loch

Lochside Loch swim

At a glance

Heat Electric
Water Loch swim
Sessions Social sessions and private hire
Parking Free onsite parking
Changing Male and female changing rooms, with lockers and showers
Toilets Onsite toilets
Booking Book online or call reception
Access Right on the water's edge, within the park
Arrival Via the A814 and B833, near Helensburgh

About this sauna

The Noost Sauna, Rosneath Castle Park sits right on the water’s edge on the Gare Loch, within the grounds of Rosneath Castle Park. It takes its name from a “noost”, a traditional shelter once used to store and protect boats by the shore.

What to expect

  • Modern electric sauna, Scandinavian-inspired design
  • Social sessions for up to 7 people
  • Large window looking out over the Gare Loch
  • Optional cold water dip in the loch
  • Outdoor shower for rinsing off before returning to the sauna

Additional experiences and sessions

  • Private hire available

Plan your visit

Booking Book online, or by calling reception Getting there From Glasgow, follow the M8 to the Erskine Bridge, then the A814 towards Garelochhead, following signs for the B833 to Kilcreggan, with the park about a mile beyond Rosneath on the left. By train, Helensburgh is the nearest station, with the 316 bus connecting on to Rosneath (about 25 minutes) Facilities Male and female changing rooms in the Funzone building next door, with lockers and 3 hot showers in each Toilets Toilets on site 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

Accredited by the British Sauna Society

Location

What’s nearby

The Castle Isle Bar & Restaurant is right on site for food and drink. Green Isle, a wooded walk on the edge of the park, and the village of Kilcreggan, known for its Victorian pier and pebbly beach, are all within easy walking or cycling distance.

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.