| Lake District:
1. How many Visitors?
2. Why can it attract that many? | 1. Around 20 Million visits it Annually
2. It has Amazing Scenery [Windermere], Cultural Attractions [Beatrix Potter's house] and lots of Activities [Fishing] |
| What Environmental Impacts happen from Tourism? | N: Catbells is a Popular Mountain for Hiking, but this lead to Erosion due to the Sheer Number
N: Vegetation is Damaged as Tourists park on Grass
N: Noise, Erosion and Water Pollution all caused by Boats and Water Sports on Windermere Lake
P: Money can be rolled in due to Tourists - the Environment can be Repaired with Money. [Visit Give Protect made £20 Thousand to repair the Footpaths |
| What Economic Impacts has happened from Tourism? | P: Around 18 Thousand was Employed, and around £1.5 Billion made thanks to Tourism. Remember though, its SEASONAL
N: Housing prices are Skyrocketing, meaning Local People may find it Expensive to live in that Area |
| What Social Impacts are happening because of Tourism? | N: Around 80% come via Car, so Lots of Traffic - Air Pollution
N: Businesses prioritise Tourists then Locals, like in Ambleside where around 40% is just Cafes, Hotels ... and 10% is Outdoor Clothing. This makes Prices of Everyday Things High, meaning Local may Struggle
N: 25% of Property aren't Primary Homes, so this will affect Bus Services, Schools [Langdale] and Doctors. There's too little Footfall. |
| How has the Traffic and Parking been Dealt with in the Lake District? Give an Example. | -People given Encouragement to use Public and Green Transport, by offering Discounts
-Road Networks have been Bettered, reducing Traffic
-In Ambleside, Controlled Parking Zones has been set up, where people can Park there Free for an Hour. This has a High Turnover of Parking Spaces. Also the GoLakes Travel reduces Cars by giving Bikes and Buses rides |
| How has Footpath Erosion been dealt with in the Lake District? Give an Example | -Paths have been made out of Hard Wearing Materials
-Visitors can use other Routes
-Growing back Vegetation reduces the Visual Pollution caused by Erosion
-At Tarn Hows, Eroded Paths has been Reseeded, and Main Route has been Layered with a Hard Wearing Material - Gravel |
| How has Littering been dealt with in the Lake District? Give an Example | -People are told to take Rubbish Home
-Bins given out at Popular Sites
-Volunteers picks up Litter [All of this is Common Sense]
-'Friends of the Lake District' helps against the Litter Problem, by Encouraging People to do the Right Thing |
| How has Water and Noise Pollution be dealt with in the Lake District? Give an Example | -Speed Limits, and Zoning Schemes made to go against the Pollution Problems
-In Windermere, there is a 10 Knot Speed Limits for Boats, some other areas 6. |
| How has House Prices been Dealt with in the Lake District? Give an Example | -Affordable Housing and Local Occupancy Schemes [People have to fit a Criteria] have been made to ensure Locals stay in the Area, and that People stop buying another House [That isn't Primary]
-2016 saw the Backbarrow Ironworks turn into a Housing Development, which has around 5 Affordable Housing to be Made. |
