The Lake District

Question 1

Negative impacts (Lake District)

Answer 1

• Tourists leave littler
• Footpath erosion
• Pollution (cars)
• View is changed (lakes
• House prices can rise (15% of homes are 2nd homes)

Question 2

Effective strategies to cope with tourism (Lake District)

Answer 2

• Footpath maintenance
• Public transport
• Restricted parking zones

Question 3

Footpath maintenance

Answer 3

Reduces effect on paths and vegetation

Question 4

Public transport

Answer 4

Improved congestion and pollution from cars

Benefits locals

Question 5

Restricted parking zones

Answer 5

It will deter people from parking in streets

Scenery is clearer

Question 6

Plans to continue success in area (Lake District)

Answer 6

• 10mph speed limit (2005)
• More bins
• Use more buses

Question 7

Positive impacts (Lake district)

Answer 7

• leisure facilities benefit locals
• Provides jobs
• Helps maintain schools
• Infrastructure (langdale rambler bus)