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Bosca Beatha

Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow

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Bosca Beatha

Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow

Bosca Beatha describes itself as the original mobile sauna in Ireland, touring the countryside since 2012. It always parks beside water, a lake, a river or the sea, and its regular spot is Glenmalure Lodge in the Wicklow Mountains, where you cool off in the river.

Rated 5.0 from 6 Google reviews (October 2026)

  • Wood-fired
  • Cold plunge
  • Mobile sauna
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At a glance

Where
Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow
Setting
Riverside
The sauna
Wood-fired, Mobile
Cooling off
Cold plunge, River nearby
Facilities
Not listed
Groups
Not listed
Access
Not listed
Last checked
October 2026

About Bosca Beatha

The focus is on an inclusive, peaceful space to connect with people in nature. Visitors talk about dipping into an icy river in midwinter and a host who makes everyone feel at home. Check their website for current times and locations, as the sauna moves.

What people say

Our summary of 6 Google reviews, averaging 5.0, read in October 2026.

River dips
Plunging into the freezing river after the heat is the highlight.
The host
The host is described as a legend and a fantastic human being.
Calm
People talk about a calm that's out of this world.

Good to know

  • It's a mobile sauna, so check the website for where it's set up.
  • At Glenmalure, the plunge is the river.
  • Glenmalure Lodge is right there for food or a drink after.

Bosca Beatha: quick answers

Does Bosca Beatha have an ice bath?

Yes. Bosca Beatha has cold plunge pools beside the sauna, so you can go straight from the heat into the cold.

Where is Bosca Beatha?

Glenmalure Lodge, Ballyboy, Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow, A67 WF65, in County Wicklow.

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