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Rhu

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Rhu

Rhu is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kilcreggan, 12km from Loch Lomond.

Rhu is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,870, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rhu sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rhu to your route.

About Rhu

Rhu (; Scottish Gaelic: An Rubha [ən ˈrˠu.ə]) is a village and historic parish on the east shore of the Gare Loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The traditional spelling of its name was Row, but it was changed in the 1920s so that outsiders would pronounce it correctly. The name derives from the Scots Gaelic rubha

Read more meaning point. The parish of Row, containing also the town of Helensburgh and most of the village of Garelochhead, was formed out of Roseneath and Cardross in 1643–48. It lies north-west of the town of Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll & Bute, and historically in the county of Dunbartonshire. Like many settlements in the area, it became fashionable in the 19th century as a residence for wealthy Glasgow shipowners and merchants. It has its own Community Council, which covers both Rhu and Shandon.

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What are the best things to do in Rhu?

Rhu offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rhu located?

Rhu is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.0167 latitude, -4.7667 longitude.

What is the population of Rhu?

Rhu has a population of approximately 1,870 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,870
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.0167, -4.7667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Rhu

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Loch Lomond

Britain's largest freshwater lake by surface area, where Highland mountains meet Lowland shores in a landscape immortalised in song.

12 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

The Oak Tree Inn

A popular stopping point on the A82 beside Loch Lomond, where road trippers heading to the Scottish Highlands pause to take in one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Rest and Be Thankful

A famous viewpoint at the top of Glen Croe where 18th-century soldiers carved the name into a stone after completing the military road.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Riverside Museum

Glasgow's Zaha Hadid-designed transport museum on the Clyde, packed with classic cars, a recreated cobbled street of vintage vehicles, and the tall ship Glenlee moored outside.

33 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Stirling Castle

One of Scotland's largest and most important castles, sitting atop Castle Hill and closely associated with Scottish independence.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Rhu

  • 25 kmRest and Be ThankfulA famous viewpoint at the top of Glen Croe where 18th-century soldiers carved the name into a stone after completing the military road.
  • 64 kmGlen EtiveA remote single-track road winding past waterfalls and a Skyfall filming spot down to a sea loch, deep wilderness.
  • 70 kmBuachaille Etive MòrA perfect pyramid of a mountain guarding the entrance to Glen Coe, with Lagangarbh hut making the postcard shot.
  • 70 kmElectric BraeFamous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.
  • 70 kmGlen LyonScotland's longest enclosed glen: 34 miles of single-track road along the River Lyon past Fortingall's 3,000-year-old yew, Bridge of Balgie tearoom and the Ben Lawers dam. Sir Walter Scott called it the longest, loneliest, loveliest glen.
  • 71 kmDevil's Staircase ViewpointThe highest point on the West Highland Way with stunning views of Buachaille Etive Mor and the Glencoe mountains.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rhu.

Rosneath

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 1,260

Helensburgh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 13,230

Kilcreggan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,290

Gourock

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 10,210

Greenock

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 41,280

Garelochhead

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 2,110

Cardross

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,130

Port Glasgow

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 14,200

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