- Procedure
In order to carry out a comprehensive investigation of a tourist destination, and were chosen to find out all information about the Lake District in north-west of England which is the largest England’s National Parks, is selected as the topic of this report.
- Findings
3.1 Transport links in the Lake District
3.1.1 Advantages of transport in the Lake District
There are three different transports can access to the Lake District, which are by bus, buy train, by car.
By Bus
National Express buses from London’s Victoria Coach Station run twice daily to Windermere. This service continues from Windermere on to Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick. From Manchester’s Chorlton Street Coach Station there is one National Express service bus a day to Windermere. There are also some bus services provided from Birmingham and the south of England.
By Train
Virgin Train operates the west-coast main line service between London and Glasgow. From London’s Euston Station, there are up to ten departures a day, and from Manchester Airport, there are five direct trains daily to the Windermere.
Bu Car
The Lake District lies to the west of the M6 motorway, which approaches the hills and troughs of the Lakes and the Eden Valley, it displays one of the best feats of road engineering in the country. ()
3.1.2 Disadvantages of transport in the Lake District
It takes a long time to get to the Lake District and the high cost of transport are two main disadvantages. A 7-hour ride on the bus from London to the Lake District costs 32 pounds return. From the nearest big city, Manchester, tourists also take 3 hours, and spend 18 pounds on the bus. There is greater cost to tourists getting there by train, 65 pounds should be expected for a return from London’s Euston to Oxenholme, and the direct line from Manchester to Windermere would cost them 21 pounds, 23 pounds if traveling on a Friday. Count on a driving time of five hours from London and the southeast, an hour and a half from Manchester or Newcastle, two and half hours from York or Birmingham and three hours from Glasgow or Edinburgh.
3.1.3 Conclusion of transport links in the Lake District
The M6 motorway gets tourists within a few miles’ dive of the eastern side of the region, while public transport links are good, with trains or buses providing reasonably direct access from most major British cities.
3.2 Things to do in the Lake District
3.2.1 Advantages of things to do in the Lake District
Plenty of out-door activities are available over here in early of summer. For example, a cruise on Windermere, cruises and boat trips depart all year round from Bowness piers on Windermere which is the England’s largest lake. Meanwhile, the birthplace of British mountaineering attracts climbers of all ages and abilities need to follow in the toeholds and handgrips of the nineteenth century pioneers. Also there is probably no better place in England to learn some rock-climbing and mountain skills, and certainly no better pool of climbing talent available to teach, at either introductory or advanced level. Furthermore, whatever the level of experience, tourists can find an organized walking holiday in the Lakes to suit. ()
3.2.2 Disadvantages of things to do in the Lake District
However, the price to pay for the activities can vary wildly. For a day’s rock-climbing instruction or abseiling for beginner, one can expect to pay 35 pounds to 50 pounds, while two-day residential courses start at around 130 pounds. Rowboat prices start at 2.50 pounds per person per hour, self-drive motorboats and electric boats from 35 pounds half-day or 45 pounds full-day. Boats usually are not available in the winter.
3.2.3 Conclusion of things to do in the Lake District
Various out-door activities make the experience of tourists in the Lake District more exciting, so it is still worth paying for many of these activities to get this unique impression in the Lake District.
3.3 Accommodation in the Lake District
3.3.1 Advantages of accommodation in the Lake District
The Lake District has some of the best old inns and pubs in the country, many dating back hundreds of years and still offering a hearty welcome, nice rooms for the night, local beer and filling bar meals are also available for selection. Staying in a farm house or cottage is the best way to learn something about rural life in the Lake District.
3.3.1 Disadvantages of accommodation in the Lake District
Quite expensive rooms in hotels are one of the disadvantages of accommodation. It is easy to spend 150 pound—200 pound for a room in one of the classic country-house hotel. Prices in all establishments are often higher at weekends, during summer and over public holidays. Though, some hotels only offer stays on a day, bed and breakfast basis while others are so remote that there is nowhere else any way. Another one, at weekends, many places insist upon two or even three night minimum stays.
3.2.3 Conclusion of accommodation in the Lake District
The Lake District has no shortage of accommodation, though it sometimes seems like at peak periods, which are New Year, Easter, public holidays and school holidays. It is always wise to book ahead, though tourist information centres will always be able to find a room for anyone arriving without a reservation.
3.4 Climate in the Lake District
3.4.1 Advantages of climate in the Lake District
Most times of the year, the Lake District stays in wet. Though fewer people visit the Lakes in the late autumn, winter and early spring, if the people who is looking for relative peace and quiet, these are the seasons to choose. Many indoor sights and attractions remain open year-around, so they should not be unduly inconvenienced, and while some hotels, guesthouses and campsites are closed, those that do stay open tend to offer reduced rates.
3.4.2 Disadvantages of climate in the Lake District
The maritime climate means that the Lake District experiences relatively moderate temperature variations through the year, mean temperature in the valleys ranges from about 3 degree in January to around 15 degree in July. Also normally significant snow and rain fall occurs between November and April. During the year, valleys typically experience 20 days with snow falling, and a further 200 wet days, 145 dry days, which really affect the condition of boating trip, walking, and rock climbing.
3.4.3 Conclusion of climate in the Lake District
Average daily temperatures and rainfall in the Lake District
The Lake District’s location on the north-west coast of England, coupled with its mountainous geography, makes it the wettest part of England. March to June tend to be driest months, with October to January the wettest, however, at low levels, there is relatively little difference between months.
4. Conclusion and Recommendations
In conclusion, the Lake District would be an advisable tourist destination. It is true there are disadvantages to the region, like the long distance from some major city in England, expensive accommodation, and too many wet days during the year. However, on the balance, there are far more advantages. This report recommends any tourist to visit the region, especially if they enjoy outdoor activities. However, tourists should bring more clothes, if coming here most of the time in a year, and booking the transport, or the accommodation in advance during the peak period.
5. List of References
Avon (2004) Rough Guides – accessed 18/05/05
Avon (2004) Wikipedia -- accessed 18/05/05
