Economic benefits of countryside access
Countryside Access has a vital role to play in Cumbria's local economy. This was highlighted in 2001, when Foot & Mouth closed public rights of way, and many tourism businesses suffered as a result.
We estimate that :
- short walks attract £298 million to the area,
- mountain biking attracts £465,000 to the area,
- and horse riding attracts £310,000 to the area.
Read more in the tourism revenue figures we calculated - available to download below.
Brampton study
In 2006 a study took place in Brampton to find out how much walking tourism brings to the local economy.
Brampton is a market town in the north-east of Cumbria, with over 3000 people aged between 16 and 74. Within the parish there are over 36 km of walking routes and over 73 hectares of woodland with paths. Brampton is near the route of the Hadrian's Wall National Trail.
Local people, shops, tourism attractions and accommodation providers took part in the study.
The study found that there was a potential walking-related spend of over £375,000 in 2006, supporting between 10 and 15 full-time (or equivalent) jobs! 13% of Brampton's population are employed in the retail or service industries.
You can read the full study by downloading it below.
Brampton Parish Council and East Cumbria Countryside Project recently produced an excellent leaflet of the routes in the village, with financial assistance from the National Lottery 'Awards for All' grant scheme. For further information about the leaflet, please contact the clerk to Brampton parish council.
Clerk to Brampton Parish Council
Old Brewery
Claw Hall
Brampton
CA8 1TR
016977 3382