Skip to content

Table of contents

About Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2

Rhu occupies a remote spot on the Kintyre Peninsula, just 2km from Kennacraig ferry terminal. Reach it via the A83 from Tarbert, connecting to the A82 Glasgow-Inveraray road - about 2.5 hours from Glasgow through dramatic Highland scenery. The exposed Atlantic position brings frequent rain and strong winds, whilst the surrounding landscape features sheep-dotted hills and views across to Gigha and Islay. The name derives from Gaelic "rubha" meaning headland.

Where is Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2 on the map?

Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2 is in Scotland, at 55.817, -5.450 - about 17 km north of North Crossaig.

How far is Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2 from where I am?

Use your device location to see the distance to Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2, how long the drive takes, and directions from where you are.

Find hotels in Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2

Rent a car near Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2

Play a pub crawl round in Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Rhu, Argyll and Bute 29 holes, one ball

Popular destinations close by

Kennacraig2 mi 5 minWest Tarbert, Argyll and Bute3 mi 5 minWhitehouse, Argyll and Bute4 mi 10 minGartnagrenach4 mi 10 minTarbert, Argyll and Bute4 mi 10 minGlenreasdell6 mi 10 minClaonaig7 mi 15 minStonefield, Argyll and Bute7 mi 10 minClachan, Argyll and Bute 27 mi 10 minClachan, Argyll and Bute 38 mi 10 minTorinturk8 mi 15 minPortachoillan8 mi 15 minOragaig8 mi 15 minPortavadie9 mi 1 h 20 minRonachan9 mi 15 min

Nearby essentials

What is the closest airport to Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2?

The closest airport to Rhu, Argyll and Bute 2 is Campbeltown Airport, 53 km (about 49 min by car). Other airports nearby: Colonsay Airstrip.

Share Route

Save for offline?

We'll download this route and its map area so it works without a connection. This can take a moment -- you can keep using the app while it finishes.