Tees Mouth

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Durham

England

Tees Mouth

Pipelines and Pylon, Tees Dock Credit: David Robinson

Tees Mouth is a geographical feature located in County Durham, England. It refers to the area where the River Tees meets the North Sea, forming an estuary or a creek, depending on the perspective. The Tees Mouth is situated near the towns of Redcar and Hartlepool, and it plays a significant role in the region's maritime history and economy.

The estuary itself is a broad, shallow basin where the river water mixes with the saltwater from the North Sea. The tidal movements in this area are notable, causing the river's water level to rise and fall dramatically throughout the day. The estuary is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various bird species and marine life.

The Tees Mouth has been a key hub for maritime trade and transport for centuries. The port of Teesport, located near the estuary, is one of the largest and busiest ports in the United Kingdom. It handles a wide range of cargo, including bulk commodities, containers, and liquid products. The port's accessibility to the North Sea makes it an ideal location for international shipping and trade.

In addition to its economic significance, Tees Mouth also offers recreational opportunities for locals and tourists. The area is popular for fishing, boating, and birdwatching. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the estuary's shores, witnessing the dynamic interplay between the river and the sea.

Overall, Tees Mouth is a vital natural and commercial landmark within County Durham. Its estuary and port have shaped the region's history, providing a gateway for trade, supporting local industries, and offering a place of natural beauty for both residents and visitors.

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Tees Mouth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.605892/-1.1623351 or Grid Reference NZ5423. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pipelines and Pylon, Tees Dock

David Robinson

View to Seal Sands petro-chemical industries

Looking towards the vast chemical complex at Seal sands on the northern bank of the Tees from South Gare Breakwater.

David Robinson

Teesside Way running by BOC Works, Teesport

Colin Park

Pipe bridge over access road

The purpose of the 'bridge' is to support a wide diameter pipe and so allow access to a roadway by lifting it and supporting it at a height; the pipeline for most of its length otherwise runs along the ground. There's a number of similar structures alongside the road entering this industrial area of Teesside. The yellow flowers at the roadside are birds-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus.

Trevor Littlewood

Abandoned, single railway track crossing roadway

The road at the left side of the image is the main route into the huge extent of chemical industries on Teesside; it enters the complex at a roundabout where the A1185 and A178 meet. For much of that route a disused and overgrown single-track railway runs parallel to the road. Here the track crosses a side road where the rails are embedded and polished; generally they are heavily rusted as in this image from nearby - Link .

Trevor Littlewood

Chemical vessels and pipe-works

The two spheres are on land to the south of Seal Sands amid the chemical industry installations near to Billingham; they seem to be owned by the Exolum company. The vessels seem complex but are named on OS mapping at larger scales simply as tanks, which implies storage. Maps also name a 'reed filter bed' just on the far side of the tanks.

Trevor Littlewood