Higher Geography: Rural Land Resources - the Lake District Notes
Rural Land Resources; The Lake District
Location; The Lake District is a mountainous region in North West England, in the county of Cumbria. The area is in close proximity to Manchester and other surrounding settlements. Transport links also make it accessible to the rest of the UK.
The climate is much like Scotland’s, yet the area has became an important holiday destination and a desirable retirement place. Ferries make the islands in the lakes accessible, and the lakes are used too – for recreation etc. The physical geography found here is that the Lake District is an area of Glaciated Upland scenery.
Features found here include: • Corries - Drumlins • Arêtes - Eskers • Pyramidal Peaks - Kettle Holes • U-Shaped Valleys - Outwash Plains • Hanging Valleys
Tourism Facts; • 15.8 million visitors annually. • Most visit between July and August • Very little Visit during winter months. • Visitors spent £925.7 million in 1 year, • 89% of visitors travel in a private vehicle.
What attracts people to the Lake District? • Its outstanding scenery and wildlife habitats, e.g. arêtes (Striding Edge), pyramidal peaks (Hellvelyn), corries (Red Tarn corrie), U-shaped Valleys (Honister Valley). • It is a National Park. • Museums such as the Beatrix Potter museum. • The lakes for recreation. • The tourist infrastructure is very good and includes cafes, B&B’s. • Villages around Windermere and other lakes are picturesque with thatched cottages and ambiance.
Who are the Land Users in the Lake District? • Farmers • Residents • Tourists • Rangers (workers/conservationists) • Miners • Foreseters. • Lake Users
Conflict Occurs Between tourists and all of the above people.
Advantages of tourism for areas in the Lake District; e.g. Ambleside. • Tourism provides
Location; The Lake District is a mountainous region in North West England, in the county of Cumbria. The area is in close proximity to Manchester and other surrounding settlements. Transport links also make it accessible to the rest of the UK.
The climate is much like Scotland’s, yet the area has became an important holiday destination and a desirable retirement place. Ferries make the islands in the lakes accessible, and the lakes are used too – for recreation etc. The physical geography found here is that the Lake District is an area of Glaciated Upland scenery.
Features found here include: • Corries - Drumlins • Arêtes - Eskers • Pyramidal Peaks - Kettle Holes • U-Shaped Valleys - Outwash Plains • Hanging Valleys
Tourism Facts; • 15.8 million visitors annually. • Most visit between July and August • Very little Visit during winter months. • Visitors spent £925.7 million in 1 year, • 89% of visitors travel in a private vehicle.
What attracts people to the Lake District? • Its outstanding scenery and wildlife habitats, e.g. arêtes (Striding Edge), pyramidal peaks (Hellvelyn), corries (Red Tarn corrie), U-shaped Valleys (Honister Valley). • It is a National Park. • Museums such as the Beatrix Potter museum. • The lakes for recreation. • The tourist infrastructure is very good and includes cafes, B&B’s. • Villages around Windermere and other lakes are picturesque with thatched cottages and ambiance.
Who are the Land Users in the Lake District? • Farmers • Residents • Tourists • Rangers (workers/conservationists) • Miners • Foreseters. • Lake Users
Conflict Occurs Between tourists and all of the above people.
Advantages of tourism for areas in the Lake District; e.g. Ambleside. • Tourism provides