Villages · Central Scotland
Rhu
In or near Rhu.
Rhu — a village in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Upper · 2.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Rhu is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of approximately 1,870 residents. The area is characterised by its scenic landscapes and proximity to water. As a village, Rhu offers a tranquil setting typical of the Highlands, making it a place of interest for those exploring the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0167, -4.7667
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 8LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 1,870
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Upper — 2.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639426 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Helensburgh Lifeboat Station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.6 km
Rhu railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.7 km
War Memorial, Church Road, Rhu
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Helensburgh (Rhu) Airfield and MAEE Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Ardencaple Park
Stadiums · 1.0 km
Ardencaple Castle
Castles · 1.0 km
Rhu Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Tower, Stable, Ardenvhor, Gareloch Road, Rhu
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Rhu
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Castle Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Helensburgh Lifeboat Station
Helensburgh Lifeboat Station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Rhu railway station
Rhu railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Church Road, Rhu
War Memorial, Church Road, Rhu — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu
Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Helensburgh (Rhu) Airfield and MAEE Memorial
Helensburgh (Rhu) Airfield and MAEE Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rhu
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
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Glenfinart Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Cloch Holiday Park
Cloch Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhu?
- Rhu is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8LE).
- What is Rhu?
- Rhu — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Rhu?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 8LE.
- How do I get to Rhu?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8LE.