The village has many public footpaths, all of which have views of Snowdonia including the Carneddau, Glyderau and the north-western flank of the Snowdon Massif.

Due to an altitude of 120 metres and close proximity to mountains of Snowdonia, the village normally expects snow to fall on an average of up to 10 days every winter season.

There is a primary school for pupils aged between 4 and 11 situated in the village called Ysgol Gynradd Llanrug.

[5] The school serves Llanrug and other surrounding villages including Llanberis, Penisarwaun, Waunfawr, Deiniolen and Bethel.

[11] Bryn Bras Castle is a Grade II* listed country house located on the old road between Llanrug and Llanberis.

Since the late 1960s the club have hosted their home games in Cae Eithin Duon, situated to the east of the village.

Rhun Williams – Rugby Player, raised in Llanrug, currently playing as a full back for the Cardiff Blues Region in the Guinness Pro14.

[14] Kieffer Moore - Football player for the Welsh national side with a grandfather from Llanrug, making him eligible to play for the team.