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Sudor Sauna
Castle Ward, Co. Down
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Sudor Sauna
Castle Ward, Co. Down
Sudor is a wood-fired sauna at Castle Ward, the National Trust estate on the shore of Strangford Lough. Sessions are 45 minutes, with dips in the lough between rounds and a plunge pool.
Rated 4.9 from 54 Google reviews (October 2026)
- Wood-fired
- Cold plunge
- Group bookings
At a glance
- Where
- Castle Ward, Co. Down
- Setting
- By the sea
- The sauna
- Wood-fired
- Cooling off
- Cold plunge, Sea swim nearby
- Facilities
- Not listed
- Groups
- Group bookings available
- Access
- Not listed
- Last checked
- October 2026
About Sudor Sauna
It's popular with swim groups. You can stay at the Castle Ward campsite and cycle down for a morning session.
What people say
Our summary of 54 Google reviews, averaging 4.9, read in October 2026.
- Lough dips
- Cold dips come up in 8 reviews.
- Peaceful
- A peaceful setting is mentioned in 6 reviews.
- Groups
- Swimming clubs love it for group sessions.
Good to know
- National Trust parking charges may apply at Castle Ward.
- Sessions are 45 minutes.
Sudor Sauna: quick answers
Does Sudor Sauna have an ice bath?
Yes. Sudor Sauna has cold plunge pools beside the sauna, so you can go straight from the heat into the cold.
Where is Sudor Sauna?
Castle Ward (National Trust), near Strangford, Co. Down. Office: 12 Ranfurly Avenue, Bangor, in County Down.
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