economic activity in snowdonia

How many jobs did tourism contribute to?

18,000

How much money was earned from tourism in the area?

£1.35bn

Why is the hospitality sector unreliable?

Low pay, as well as seasonal due to the fact tourism also tends to be seasonal.

What economic activities are taking place in Snowdonia?

Farming, mining, reservoirs (for hydroelectricity), forestry, tourism

Why is Snowdonia suitable for farming?

Lots of farming land as it open and empty

Why is Snowdonia suitable for mining?

Lots of slate (from volcanic and glacial activity). Remote, doesn’t disturb people

Why is Snowdonia suitable for reservoirs?

High in altitude, so lots of GPE. Tarns and corries are easy to flood, and so you don’t need to clear an area for flooding

What is some evidence of tourism management in the area?

Tourist centres, public transport, signs in different languages, parking spaces

How does tourism negatively affect the area?

Footpath erosion

Littering

Rescue call outs

Drives housing prices up

Congestion and traffic

How many people walk up Snowdonia yearly?

600,000

How much rubbish picked off the mountain in 2024?

550kg worth

How many tourists arrive by car?

91%

How much time spent on rescue missions on Snowdonia?

5,500 hours in 2021

How many people employed directly/indirectly by tourism?

8,000

Example of power station/reservoir in Snowdonia, and how much power can it produce?

Ffestiniog Power Station, Llyn Stwlan is used as a reservoir.

Can produce 360Mw of electricity

Why’s sheep farming popular in glaciated upland areas?

There are steep slopes and poor soils, which make the area unsuitable for other sorts of farming,

Why is forestry suitable to glaciated upland areas?

Coniferous trees are able to cope with heavy rainfall and cold temperature.