Rhu
Place in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.029, -4.784 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 26 85 |
| Population: | 1,870 |
| Dialling code: | 01436 (Helensburgh) |
Rhu in Argyll and Bute, Scotland is a small coastal village on the eastern shore of the Gare Loch close to Helensburgh. It offers fine views across to the Rosneath Peninsula and Loch Long, and the shore is popular with sailors and watersports enthusiasts, with a marina and a mix of Victorian villas and cottages giving the place a seaside‑resort character.
The village’s character is also shaped by its proximity to the naval facilities at Faslane – home to HMNB Clyde – which has influenced the local economy and population since the 1960s. Good links via Helensburgh make commuting to Glasgow straightforward, yet Rhu retains a quiet, community feel with local gatherings, a village green and parish amenities.
Postcode districts covering Rhu
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 24 miles38.6 km
- Paisley 18.6 miles30 km
- Greenock 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Bearsden 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Clydebank 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Newton Mearns 24.9 miles40 km
- Bishopbriggs 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Renfrew 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Dumbarton 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Barrhead 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Johnstone 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Erskine 15.3 miles24.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Rosneath Place 1.2 miles2 km
- Helensburgh Central Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Helensburgh Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kilcreggan Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Garelochhead Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Inverclyde North Ward 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Blairmore Place 5.6 miles9 km
- Greenock Place 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Gourock Place 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Inverclyde South Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Inverclyde West Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
Example postcodes in Rhu
G84 8RP, G84 8JB, G84 8RX, G84 8RJ, G84 8LE, G84 8DY, G84 8JJ, G84 8JD, G84 8RT … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 36.7 miles59 km
- Helensburgh Upper Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Helensburgh Central Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels in Rhu Ad
Schools in Rhu
- Rhu Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rosneath House Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 5.3 miles8.5 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 5.6 miles9.1 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 6 miles9.6 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 6 miles9.7 km
- Finnart Estate 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Rossdhu House Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Cappielow Stadium 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Kilmun Arboretum Gardens 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Camstraddan House Estate 6.9 miles11.2 km