Lake District Flashcards
what is the Lake District
National Park in North West England
Physical attractions in the Lake District
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- Lakes such as Windermere offer watersports, cruises and fishing
- Mountain landscapes with peaks are popular for walking and biking
- Adventure activities include abseiling and rock climbing
Cultural/historical attractions in the Lake District
- Beatrix Potter, author of the Peter Rabbit stories, lived close to Lake Windermere. Her home, Hill Top, is now a National Trust attraction
- monuments (Muncaster Castle at Ravenglass)
Social impacts of tourism in the Lake District
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- 20M tourists (2018) for 40k locals
- 83% visitors arrive by car, the narrow and winding roads experience traffic
- Prices of everyday goods are high, local residents are forced to drive to Windermere or Kendal to buy their clothes and food
Positive Economic impacts of tourism in the Lake District
- revenue from tourists £3B (2019) - supports hotels, shops, restaurants
- offers local employment (65k ppl)
Negative Economic impacts of tourism in the Lake District
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- house prices r high - 20% of property is either holiday rental / 2nd homes
- jobs are seasonal and low paid
- price of goods is higher
- traffic congestion slows down business communications
Environmental impacts of tourism in the Lake District
- the main tourist (‘honeypot’) sites & footpaths show signs of overcrowding - footpath erosion, litter
- pollution (oil, fumes) from vehicles + boats can dmg ecosystems
Managing traffic congestion in the Lake District
Go Lakes Travel Programme - £6.9M initiative funded by Department of Transport:
- Park and ride bus schemes (e.g. ‘Honister Rambler’) expanded - connects town car parks w/popular villages & footpaths
Managing footpath erosion in the Lake District
The Fix the Fells charity (supported by National Trust) maintain + repair mountain paths:
- stone pitching: large stones dug into a path to create a hard-wearing surface.
