Ambleside Flashcards
Where is Ambleside
It is a small town in the lake district, 30km from the M6
What is the population of Ambleside
2600
How many tourists visit each year or pass through on the A59
Millions
What accommodation is there for tourists ( 4 )
1 /Hotels
2/ guest houses
3/ camp sites
4/ holiday cottages
What shops/services are there for tourists ( 6 )
1/ 7 shops for outdoor equipments 2/ Bakeries for snacks and packed lunches 3/ Shops renting mountain bakes 4/ Guided walks 5/ shops renting boats and canoes 6/ Cruises
What are the positives of the tourism ( 2 )
1/ Provides employment
2/ Ensures roads, transport services. medical services are maintained
What are negatives to the tourism ( 6 )
1/ Traffic congestion 2/ Second homes 3/ Too many people 4/ Lake windermere 5/ Tourism is seasonal 6/ Disruption to farmers
Explain the problem of traffic congestion
In Ambleside there is not sufficient parking. Tourists park on the roads and block the entrances to houses, pedestrians find it difficult to cross roads. Pollution is also an issue (both air and noise)
What is the solution(s) to traffic congestion
One way system introduced. Tourists encouraged to use public transport
Explain the problem of second homes
Prevents locals being able to buy their own home, meaning local businesses have to get their staff from elsewhere.
What is the solution(s)
Increase council tax on homes which are only used for a few weeks per year
Explain the problem of too many people
Walking on the same paths leads to footpath erosion
What is the solution(s) to too many people
Main walks such as Grasmere have been paved, people encouraged to try new walks
Explain the problem of lake winderemere
Many different groups wanting to use the lake for different activities
What is the solution(s) to lake winderemere
Split the lake into zones
