Snowdonia Flashcards
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What are the positive impacts of tourism?
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- Snowdonia is predominantly a tertiary industry, especially based on tourism
- Around 5000 jobs have been created in tourism- half of Snowdonia’s working population
-There are 14 million people living within two hours travel time of Snowdonia. Visitors bring many benefits to the area, including:
. creating jobs eg: in local hotels and restaurants
. spending money on activities and goods
. encouraging the policy makers to update facilities to accommodate visitors.
2
Q
What are the attractions for tourists?
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- Snowdonia is a mountainous area and attracts many outdoor enthusiasts. Within the national park, many activities are available, such as: . running . rock climbing . abseiling . walking . mountaineering . canoeing . fishing . surfing and windsurfing . mountain biking - coastline and settlements within Snowdonia also attract visitors. Harlech Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the summit of Snowdon is a honeypot site
3
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Why is the summit of Snowdon a honeypot site?
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- 350,000 people walk to it each year by train
- 60,000 additional people access the summit by train
- Since 1896 it has been possible to access the summit by train
4
Q
What are positive impacts of the railway?- impacts
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- It allows those with limited mobility to gain access to the summits
- More people spend money which benefits the economy of an area.
5
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What are negative impacts of the railway?
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- 60,000 extra people travel to the summit on the train each year, creating more potential damage to a sensitive area
- People may give less thought to different weather conditions found at the summit when travelling by train.
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What are the negative impacts of tourists?
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- Footpath erosion from feet widening and deepening the footpaths
- this creates a scar on the landscape and reduces grazing land for animals
- congestion on roads as many people drive to the area:
. emergency services experience difficulties accessing areas via roads
