Countryside recreation

Why do people visit the countryside


Escape noise and rush of towns
Enjoy fresh air, peace, quiet
Open spaces
To relax
To enjoy dramatic scenery
To take part in activities - rambling, canoeing, hang-gliding

Tourism in National Parks

Why people visit.....
Quiet and relaxing
Enjoyable
Any time of year
See scenery
Freedom
Fresh air
Exercise

Positive effects on area:
brings in money for locals
jobs available other than in farming (but might be seasonal)
updated facilities
conservation measures to protect area, helps preserve environment for all and may provide jobs - wardens.

Negative effects:
Pollution: air, noise, water,
litter
footpath erosion
Congestion on local roads - link to air pollution
Graffiti
Disturb wildlife
Affect local animals
Dogs running free - disturbing wild animals
higher prices in shops for locals


Tourism destinations include National Parks and Heritage Coasts
What is meant by
(i) National Parks
A large area of protective countryside that is containing rare wildlife and cultural heritage

Aims:
to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the countryside
to provide access and facilities for public outdoor enjoyment
protect wildlife and buildings and places of historic interest

e.g. Brecon Beacons, Exmoor, Dartmoor, North York Moors, Norfolk Broads

(2 marks)
(ii) Heritage Coast?
(2 marks)
A seaside are a that has very attractive scenery or historic significance and is legally protected from development that would spoil it

The natural beauty is protected and where appropriate the accessibility for visitors is improved.
Provide footpaths, clean up seawater and remove litter

e.g. white chalk cliffs of Beachy Head Sussex
Flamborough Head


Name a Countryside Area that you have studied:
Describe two tourist attractions found there:
Name of attraction = 1 mark
Detail of attraction and description of what attracts people


Describe the major features of one National park that you have studied
Lake District

Attractive scenery – lakes (Windermere, Grasmere, Thirlmere, Ullswater) Rugged fells and mountains (Hellvelyn, Scafell Pike, Langdale Pikes)
Culture – Wordsworth cottage, Beatrix Potter museum
Attractive towns and villages – Ambleside, Grasmere, Keswick
Stone built cottages

Explain how a holiday spent in the Lake District may be both leisure and tourism (6 marks)
Travelling by car to stay in a cottage or farm B&B is tourism because it is away from home for a short break and using the linked leisure club for a swim is leisure because it is taking part in physical recreation. Going to visit Beatrix Potter museum in the town and having a coffee in a café are both leisure and tourism since visitor attractions and catering belong to both industries