Redcar Cleveland Map

About Redcar

Redcar, a vibrant coastal town, has long been shaped by the ebb and flow of the North Sea and the industrious spirit of the North East. Its geography, marked by a sweeping bay and the gentle rise of the Cleveland Hills inland, has historically dictated its fortunes, from early fishing settlements to the industrial might of its steelmaking past. The town's economy, once dominated by iron and steel production, now seeks to reinvent itself, drawing on its seaside heritage and a growing visitor economy, a transition felt in the salty tang of the air and the rustle of sea grass on the dunes. It lies 4.3 km north-west of Marske-by-the-Sea (from Marske-by-the-Sea: bearing 312°T, OS grid NZ 601 251), and is situated north-north-east of Kirkleatham village. The proud Victorian pier, though diminished, still stands as a poignant reminder of Redcar's Edwardian heyday, a time of promenades and seaside leisure, now echoing with the cries of gulls and the distant laughter of families. A more recent, yet enduring, icon is the former steelworks, a colossal testament to the town's industrial heart, its silhouette a familiar fixture against the vast expanse of the North Sea sky. The spirit of Redcar is perhaps best captured in the determined optimism of its people, a character forged in the fires of industry and tempered by the bracing sea air, a resilience that continues to define its present and guide its future.

About This Redcar Map Page

Explore Redcar, Cleveland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.617827, -1.070026. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.