Dee Estuary, Coastal estuary and protected natural site in northwest England and northeast Wales
The Dee Estuary extends several miles wide from Shotton, forming a natural boundary between the Wirral Peninsula and Flintshire county.
The excavation of the New Cut in 1737 attempted to improve navigation to Chester, but river silting led to the port's commercial decline.
The estuary shores reflect distinct land use patterns, with industrial areas in Wales contrasting with residential zones in England.
Multiple conservation designations protect the estuary's extensive mudflats and saltmarshes, which support substantial populations of waterfowl and waders.
The estuary serves as a transportation route for Airbus A380 wings, which are carried by barge from local facilities to Mostyn docks.
GPS coordinates: 53.29441,-3.18041
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:21
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