Rachub is a compact ward in the community of Llanddeiniolen in Gwynedd, lying just above and to the north of Caernarfon on the fringe of Snowdonia. Its elevated, hillside siting gives residents fine views towards the Carneddau and Snowdon, so the area feels rural and scenic while remaining close to town services.
Historically the settlement grew from farming and the wider slate‑industry boom that shaped much of north‑west Wales; today it is largely residential, with many people commuting to nearby towns such as Caernarfon and Bangor. The ward retains a strong Welsh‑speaking identity and an active community life centred on local chapels, pubs and clubs that keep traditional culture and music alive.
Postcode districts covering Rachub
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Bangor 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Abergele 21 miles33.7 km
- Llandudno 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Holyhead 24.7 miles39.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Rachub Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Llanllechid Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Bethesda Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Canol Bethesda Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Arllechwedd Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Gerlan Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Tregarth Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Llandygai Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Dwyrain Bangor Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Dewi Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Clwt-y-bont Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Rachub
LL57 3NE, LL57 3HD, LL57 3HP, LL57 3HH, LL57 3EU, LL57 3NA, LL57 3NP, LL57 3EN, LL57 3ET … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 51.3 miles82.6 km
- Manchester Airport 74.9 miles120.6 km
- Bangor 3.7 miles6 km
- Llanfairfechan Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
Hotels near Rachub Ad
- The Slate 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Garden Hotel 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Bishopsgate House Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Nomi Rooms and Restaurant 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Bold Arms 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Garddfon Inn 6 miles9.6 km
- Padarn Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Liverpool Arms Hotel 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Bulkeley Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
Schools in Rachub
- Ysgol Llanllechid Primary
Local points of interest
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Carneddau Mountains 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
- Treborth Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 5 miles8 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Llanidan House Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 12 miles19.4 km