CS - Peak District

Question 1

What are some problems caused by tourism in the Peak District?

Answer 1

Tourists drop litter which is unsightly and can harm animals

Many tourists do not stay on footpaths thus creating erosion on either side and/or damaging crops

A lot of employment is only seasonal due to the majority of shops being tourist based

Many tourists have purchased second homes. This means that many houses are vacant for long periods of time leading to rural depopulation and service decline

Some tourists leave farm gates open allowing animals to escape

The large demand from tourists has caused local inflation

Question 2

What are some benefits of tourism in the Peak District?

Answer 2

Job creation (tourism creates 14,200 jobs in the Peak District)

Income (generates over £600 million every year in the Peak District)

Improved infrastructure and facilities which is necessary

Protection of historical landmarks and stricter building regulations in general

Improved reputation and image

Question 3

What is being done by the council to prevent the negative effects from tourism?

Answer 3

Events all year

Improved footpaths and footpath signs

Increased fines for people who litter and more bins

Improved public transport especially park and rides so people can park their cars outside the national park

A redistribution of tourists (advertisement of different sites within the park so people are spread out more

Question 4

What are some of the human attractions within the Peak District?

Answer 4

Chatsworth house

Peveril Castle

Castleton

Bake well

Ladybower reservoir

Question 5

What are some physical attraction situated within the Peak District?

Answer 5

Cave networks - blue john cavern

Natural springs at Buxton

The roaches (limestone cliff that attracts climbers)