Wild Spa at Venachar Lochside

Wild
Spa

Loch Venachar · Sauna · Cold Plunge · Wild Swimming
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80–100°C
Sauna Temperature
3°C
Cold Plunge
3–17°C
Loch Temperature
Daily
Open Year-Round
The Experience

Heat.
Cold.
Wild.

Our wild sauna sits right on the shores of Loch Venachar, with a large picture window that looks straight across the loch to the surrounding mountains.

Step outside and you're a few paces from the cold plunge or the loch itself.

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Sessions & Pricing

Choose your
session

Group
Mixed Group Session
Up to 8 people 1 hour slot Shared session Loch access included
£15/pp
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Private
Private Session
Up to 10 people Up to 3 hours Exclusive use Loch access included
£100+
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Full Day
Private Full Day
Up to 50 people Exclusive full day Perfect for events Loch access included
£525+
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Membership
Monthly Membership
Unlimited sessions Priority booking Cancel anytime Loch access included
£50/mo
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The Facilities

See what's
waiting for you

From the Finnish sauna on the lochside to the cold plunge and open water, browse each facility below.

Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
The Loch
Changing Area
The Restaurant
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
The Loch
Changing Area
The Restaurant
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The loch doesn't care how you arrived.
It only cares that you entered.
— Loch Venachar, every season
When to Visit

Morning, Day
& Night

Click the image to see the sauna at night

Sauna at dawn
Sauna at night
Getting Started

How it
works

Everything you need to know before your first session — from booking to arrival to getting in the water.

01
Book Online

Click any of the Book Now buttons on our website to access our booking system. Select the type of session you'd like, complete your booking, and you'll receive a confirmation email with all the details.

02
Arrive at Venachar

On the day, make your way to Venachar Lochside — ample parking is available on site. Head into the main building and a team member will be there to check you in. Whether you arrive early for a swim or just in time for your session, we're happy to accommodate you either way.

03
Your Session

Standard group sessions last one hour. We kindly ask that you stick to your allocated time slot and try to arrive at least 10 minutes before your session begins. Thank you for your understanding — we look forward to welcoming you.

Quick Question

Do you prefer your sauna
in winter or summer?

Water Temperatures

The loch through
every season

Winter
3–7°C
January — March
Spring
7–13°C
April — June
Summer
13–17°C
July — September
Autumn
5–12°C
October — December
The Wild Spa

Captured at
the Loch

A few shots from the loch. Moments that are easier felt than described.

Wild Sauna
Wild Sauna
Summer days 2025
Summer days 2025
A Moody Winter 2025
A Moody Winter 2025
Dipping With Friends 2025
Dipping With Friends 2025
Snowy Hills 2025
Snowy Hills 2025
Embracing the cold 2024
Embracing the cold 2024
Post Work Swim 2026
Post Work Swim 2026
Fire Pits and Marshmalls 2025
Fire Pits and Marshmalls 2025
Pre Sauna Paddle 2025
Pre Sauna Paddle 2025
Vibes 2026
Vibes 2026
Sauna and Paddle 2026
Sauna and Paddle 2026
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Ready to take the plunge?

Book your
session

Sessions run daily. Arrive at least 10 minutes early, bring an open mind. The rest takes care of itself.

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