(UR) Castleton

Question 1

Where is Castleton?

Answer 1

• peak district
• middle/slightly north-west
• next to the River Derwent
• about 12km from Sheffield

Question 2

tourist attractions of Castleton

Answer 2

• Treak Cliff, Blue John, Speedwell and Peak caverns
• Peveril castle
• campsite and rivers
• steep gradient of the land for climbing
• visitor centre
• major road into Castleton

Question 3

social impacts of tourism

Answer 3

• traffic congestion causes stress for locals
• increased number of tourists makes areas busy, which annoys local residents
• local residents can use events/attractions designed for tourists
• shops are more diverse to cater to tourists, which benefits local residents
• more people results in a higher crime rate

Question 4

economic impacts of tourism

Answer 4

• more customers for local shops and businesses
• increased profit for businesses means they pay more income tax
• tourism is responsible for 9000 full time jobs in the Peak district
• employment can be seasonal with low wages
• visitors contribute about £530 million to the Peak districts economy every year
• farmers have diversified and offer more services
• local shops for residents can’t stay open
• tourists buy second homes and increase house prices in the area

Question 5

environmental impacts of tourism

Answer 5

• tourists drop litter, which can cause animals to choke or suffocate
• traffic creates noise and air pollution
• more pollution makes the environment unpleasant for local residents
• activities such as cycling and walking increase the rate of soil erosion
• money brought in by tourists can be used to maintain the local environment
• countryside is used to built services for tourists

Question 6

National parks

Answer 6

protected areas of natural beauty

10% of the UK

Question 7

Honeypot site

Answer 7

a place of special interest that attracts lots of tourists, and is congested at peak times