The People’s Sauna

A pay-what-you-can pop-up sauna making outdoor sauna sessions more accessible to everyone.

✓ Personally visited by Wild Sauna Guide

Lochside

Loch swim

The People’s Sauna set up on the grass beside Kinghorn Loch

Inside The People’s Sauna showing benches and wood-fired stove

People swimming and paddleboarding in Kinghorn Loch near the sauna

Fresh fruit laid out on a mat outside The People’s Sauna

At a glance

Heat Wood-fired

Water Easy loch access for dips and swimming

Sessions Mostly social sessions with occasional pop-up events

Parking Free public parking nearby

Changing Outdoor changing only

Toilets Public toilets nearby (access code provided after booking)

Booking Eventbrite

Access Short flat walk from parking, with ramp and ladder access into the water

Arrival Access via winding country roads

About this sauna

The People’s Sauna is a pop-up sauna beside Kinghorn Loch in Fife, with regular sessions held at the water’s edge. The setup is simple, with a tent sauna, outdoor seating area and easy access into the loch for cold-water dips between rounds.

What makes it stand out is the setting. Surrounded by trees and wildlife, the sauna feels tucked away despite being so close to town. Ducks drift across the loch and occasional paddle boarders pass by as people move between the sauna and the water.

The sauna runs a mix of sessions, including ambient sounds, sound baths and social sauna experiences, with a pay-what-you-can model designed to make sauna more accessible.

I also visited for one of the ambient sounds sessions and wrote about my experience here.

Read my full experience →

What to expect

Welcomed by a host on arrival
Small-group sauna sessions (up to 8 people)
Wood-fired, pop-up tent sauna
Direct access to the loch for cold dips and swimming
Simple outdoor setup with benches beside the sauna
Open setting beside a public loch

Additional experiences and sessions

Private hire available
Sound bath sessions available
Guided sauna rituals available
Occasional pop-up sessions at other locations

Plan your visit

Booking Book online through Eventbrite Getting there Parking is available at Kinghorn Loch near the Ecology Centre. Spaces are usually available, though it can get busier at weekends and during good weather. The sauna is set up close to the loch, a short walk from the car park. As some sessions take place at different pop-up locations, you should check your booking details before arriving. Facilities No onsite changing facilities, so it’s best to arrive sauna-ready, with storage boxes available for belongings Toilets Public toilets are available nearby. Access requires a code, which is provided with your booking details 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

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What’s nearby

The Ecology Centre and café are nearby for food and drinks before or after your session. Woodland paths surround the loch, making it easy to add a short walk, while the water can be used for activities like paddle boarding and wild swimming.

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.

From my visit

What's the loch like for swimming/dipping?

You can enter the water if you want to, but it’s not required to enjoy the sauna. The loch is relatively shallow, and most adults can stand, with access via a ramp beside the sauna or ladders a short walk away. If you do plan to get in, it’s worth bringing sandals or water shoes, as the ground can be rocky, uneven, and a bit slippery in places.

How does the pay-what-you-can pricing work?

Sessions are donation-based, with a suggested sliding scale of £10 as a standard contribution, £5 for a supported rate, and £15–£20 to pay it forward. You can choose what feels right for you, and no one is turned away if they’re unable to pay the standard amount.

Does it feel exposed being in a public space?

Not really. The sauna is set beside a wall near the edge of the loch, which gives it a bit of shelter and separation from the main path. While it’s still a public, open setting, it doesn’t feel like you’re right in the middle of everything.