Lake District, UK

Question 1

The area is England’s highest mountainous region.

What is the the highest point within the region?

Answer 1

Scafell Pike - 978 metres

Question 2

What are the main features that the Lake District is known for?

Answer 2

Mountains and Ribbon Lakes

Question 3

Striding Edge is a famous arete in the district, where is it located?

Answer 3

Helvellyn, just east of Lake Thirlmere

Question 4

What is Red Tarn?

Answer 4

A corrie lake next to Striding Edge that provides evidence of rotational slip.

Question 5

Over time, the lake district’s features have softened, why is this?

Answer 5

because of rain and running water.

Question 6

How many residents are living in the District?

Answer 6

40,000.

Question 7

How many visitors do the district attract yearly?

Answer 7

16.4 million tourists a year.

Question 8

What can activities can ribbon lakes be used for that visitors may enjoy?

Answer 8

Water Sports

Fishing

Question 9

What is an activity that is free to do on Lake Windermere that attracts many tourists?

Answer 9

Fishing

Question 10

What is the problem with job sustainability in the District?

Answer 10

The jobs are seasonal and low-paying as many revolve around the tourism industry.

Question 11

For every one resident, how many visitors come yearly?

Answer 11

410

Question 12

What is a large factor that is driving up house prices?

Answer 12

Second-home ownership from wealthy city people.

Question 13

The roads are sometimes very congested due to the fluctuations in visitor numbers at given times, state a problem with this.

Answer 13

There is lots of pollution given off from cars.

Question 14

How can tourism become more sustainable for the Lake District in the future?

Answer 14

• Visitor number restrictions.
• Fundraising for footpath repair.
• Educating visitors on their damage.

Question 15

Many groups wish to use land in the lake district differently, state some groups that have conflicting issues with land usage.

Answer 15

National Trust
Farmers
Conservationists
Tourists

Question 16

State some activities that tourists could enjoy.

Answer 16

Walking, Hiking, Cycling, Rock Climbing, Boat Cruises, Museums,

Question 17

What sea lies West of the district?

Answer 17

Irish Sea

Question 18

List some high peaks in the District:

Answer 18

Helvellyn 
Scafell, (and Scafell Pike)
Skiddaw
Bowfell
All of which are above 900m

Question 19

What percentage of visitors come by car?

Answer 19

89%

Question 20

The government have funded £7 million for a ‘Drive Less, See More’ scheme, what is this scheme about?

Answer 20

creating more paths and routes for boats, bikes, boots and buses in order to reduce car emissions. The scheme hopes to cut 11,000 tonnes of carbon emission and reduce congestion around honeypot sites.

Question 21

What percentage of Homes in the district are secondary-homes owned by someone else?

Answer 21

15%