Cold plunge
Images credit: The Wild Heat Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
The Wild Heat, Glasgow sits within the grounds of West of Scotland Cricket Club in Partick, in the heart of the city’s West End. It’s a wood-fired sauna with a cold plunge barrel, known locally as the “Cold Dook Bath.”
Despite being right in the city, the setting feels quiet and green, surrounded by the cricket ground itself.
What to expect
- Wood-fired sauna, set within the cricket club grounds
- Social sessions for up to 10 people
- Cold plunge barrel, known locally as the "Cold Dook Bath"
- Orange slices served partway through your session
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private sessions available by contacting them directly
- Memberships and gift vouchers available
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 if getting changed outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
Dumbarton Road, right next to the cricket ground, has plenty of food and drink, including Gaga Kitchen and Bar, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner. Kelvingrove Park and the Riverside Museum are both a short walk away, with the wider West End known for its riverside walks and leafy streets.
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.
