Late Summer Walk and Sauna

Take in the sights and smells of late summer with a walk in the heart of the Trossachs followed by a sauna session in the secluded Sweat and Soak Sauna right on the edge of Loch Ard.

We'll start our morning with a loop in Loch Ard Forest, visiting Ghleannain Loch and then returning along the edge of Loch Ard, with a short break for lunch. We'll then drive 10 minutes along the loch for a warming sauna session and swim or dip in the loch. We have exclusive use of the Sweat and Soak sauna right on the edge of Loch Ard (max 8 people).

• Meeting point: Loch Àrd Forestry Commission car park (there is no public transport to the start but car share from Glasgow or pick up en route is possible)
• The walk will be around 2/2.5 hours, approximately 6.75km / 4.25 miles, 150m of ascent. The route is a circular route on paths and forest tracks, with some short hills.

Accessibility:

• This event is for women and non-binary people of any age and background. 
• This walk is on paths with minimal ascent, so is suitable to those who don't have any hill walking experience.
• Car share from Glasgow or pick up along the way can be arranged. (please mention this when booking)
• The sauna has changing rooms and toilets 

What you will need: 

• comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, leggings or walking trousers, at least 2 warm layers (long sleeve tops and a fleece or woolen jumper)
• sauna kit: two towels (one for sitting on, one to dry yourself), swimsuit, water bottle (you can fill it at the sauna), flipflops/Crocs/aqua shoes.
• water and/or hot drink
• lunch and/or snacks