Rhiw is a compact electoral ward on the north Wales coast within Conwy, sitting on the outskirts of the larger seaside town of Colwyn Bay. It occupies a mix of gentle slopes and suburban streets that look out towards the coast, with good road links to the rest of the region via the A55 and easy access to the beaches and promenades that helped shape the area as a Victorian and Edwardian resort.
Today the ward feels residential and community-minded, with local shops, schools and social facilities serving a varied population of long-standing families and newer commuters. The local character blends seaside heritage with everyday life in North Wales, so you’ll find a mix of period housing, small commercial pockets and green spaces, and an active local interest in preserving the area’s history while adapting to modern housing and transport needs.
Postcode districts covering Rhiw
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 1 mile1.5 km
- Flint 25 miles40.2 km
- Rhyl 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Prestatyn 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Bangor 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Abergele 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Llandudno 4.4 miles7.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Glyn Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Colwyn Bay Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Mochdre Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Eirias Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Old Colwyn Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Colwyn Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Llansanffraid Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Penrhyn Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Penrhyn Bay Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Llansanffraid Glan Conwy Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Glyn y Marl Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Rhiw
LL29 0EZ, LL29 7AA, LL29 7YE, LL28 5YX, LL29 6DH, LL29 0FL, LL29 0GG, LL29 7NG, LL29 8PJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 36.7 miles59.1 km
- Manchester Airport 60.5 miles97.3 km
- Colwyn Bay Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Glan Conwy Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Rhiw Ad
- Cae Mor Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Tynedale Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Gwynfryn 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Beachside Guest House 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Swn Y Mor Hotel 2 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Quay Hotel and Spa 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Castle Hotel, Conwy, North Wales 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Bodysgallen Hall & Spa 4 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Craigside Inn 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Milverton House 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Rhiw
- Rydal Penrhos Independent - all ages
- Ysgol Pen Y Bryn Primary
- Ysgol Sant Joseph Primary
Local points of interest
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 4.4 miles7 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Marble Church Historic site 10 miles16.1 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Rhyl FC Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Carneddau Mountains 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Bastion Road Stadium 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 17 miles27.3 km