Wood-Fired Wild Sauna in Caithness
A unique wellness experience in wild and beautiful places from heat, stone (Clach), and sea (Mara).
(New Booking System)
Immerse in nature and relax
6 to 8 person capacity
Finnish style wood-fired sauna
Private and communal slots available
Ocean views
Cold water immersion
Our Main Location
Castletown Beach
Tucked away between Dunnet Bay and Castletown Harbour is this secluded bay, providong a perfect coastal sauna haven. Spectacular views of Dunnet Beach, Dunnet Head, and Orkney along with a high-tide swim in this corner of the coastline make it one of our favourite wild sauna spots.
Pop-Up Locations
Although we are simplifying our operations to less locations, we have loved these pop-ups! We do hope to be back in future - so keep up to date on our socials!
Staxigoe Harbour, Wick
Thurso Beach Esplanade
Portskerra Harbour, Melvich
FAQs
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Use the power of sauna and nature to restore and reconnect - Clach Mara aims to bring the tradition of wood-fired sauna to beautiful natural locations, enhancing outdoor experiences and supporting well-being through community, connection, and relaxation.
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6 to 8 person capacity – 6 person communal capacity, or up to 8 for private bookings
Wood-fired burner – Experience the deep heat from hot stones, glowing flames, and Loyly (steam)
Communal and private bookings – Choose your ideal sauna experience with a bigger group, or book it out for yourself, partner, or close friends
Breathtaking sea views – Relax on the Caithness coastline with the sights and sounds of the ocean
Ocean and cold immersion – The ultimate hot-cold therapy with a refreshing sea dip or cold bucket plunge
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It’s more than just a feel-good ritual - immersing in the hot and cold, surrounded by nature, has powerful physical and mental benefits.
From improved circulation and muscle recovery to reduced stress and deeper connection with the outdoors and others, Clach Mara Sauna will be there to support your body and mind. Find out more here. -
2 towels (one for sitting, one for drying)
Water bottle (refills available)
Dryrobe and/or warm, cosy clothes
Sliders / crocs / flip-flops
Bag for your kit - if you want the best sauna bag a C-Monsta mini is perfect, with wet & dry compartments and the ideal size for all your bits & bobs!
Why Clach Mara?
Inspired by the rugged beauty of the Caithness coastline, Clach Mara - meaning "Stone of the Sea" in Gaelic - reflects the raw power of this boundary between stone and sea. Using these elements, this sauna enables wellness from heat, stone, and sea, immersing you in the hot and cold for a refreshing experience.
What People Are Saying
“We're so delighted to have Clach Mara Sauna visit Staxigoe harbour, just outside Wick. The sauna and sea dip was the absolute perfect way to start the day. Excellent set up and super clean. Please come back again soon!”
— Sarah, Wick
“What a beautiful sauna experience 🩵 it was amazing! ✨️The sauna is beautifully built, nice and hot, lots of essential oils to use if we wanted to. The big window overlooking the beach was incredible ✨️🌊 sea dips, or cold water rinses, and the hot sauna was such a rejuvenating experience. I cannot wait to go again!”
— Leanne, Thurso
“We visited the sauna while on holidays on the North Coast of Scotland. Incredible experience looking over the ocean. The hot and cold transitions were perfect therapy after quite a bit of driving. We were lucky enough to share the sauna with a group of local ladies who gave us a bunch of great tips and plenty of laughs. Congrats to Caorann and his team for their foresight and enterprise setting the business up. Massive thumbs up 👍🏽”
— Tim, Australia
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