Case Study 6: Pennine Way: Edale➡️Kirk Yetholm

Question 1

Why do people want to visit the Pennine Way?

Answer 1

• The Pennine Way became the first National Trail in 1965
• trail links the peak district with Hadrian’s wall
• it is said to be one of the best walking experiences in the UK. Along the trail you can see: malham cove, hi force and hike up Nick, some of the best landscape in the UK.
• there are lots of hotels, B&Bs, pubs, campsites and hostels along the route

Question 2

How come the area be managed sustainably?

Answer 2

Restoration projects aimed to:
• Restore soil and vegetation
• provide long-lasting footpaths
• use materials which blend in with the natural environment
• improve the signage
• educate people about how valuable the area is
• educate people about not leaving rubbish and taking the rubbish home with them

Question 3

Problems on the Pennine Way

Answer 3

• widespread erosion caused by: fires destroying the vegetation
• overgrazing by sheep which prevents new vegetation growing
• people walking and cycling on the footpath. Thousands of walkers cross the Mooreland every year.
• when the Petes on the more is expose it is easily turned up by feet and is washed away by the rain.
• walker’s avoid muddy footpath’s pass by walking on the side of the park. This causes the area of erosion to be increased
• some parts are not well designed so walkers leave the footpath and create new ones.
• organise events such as sponsored walks, fun runs add to the pressure

Question 4

What is this case study about

Answer 4

Problems of tourism rural areas