Walkers in the Brecon Beacons

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Exploration of footpath erosion showing hikers in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Exploring footpath erosion in the Brecon Beacons - hikers near Storey Arms in the Brecon Beacons National Park disappearing into the mist on the way up Pen y Fan in wintry conditions (snow and fog).
From: News Stockshots
First Broadcast : 03 January 2004

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Environmental issues, Physical geography

Keywords : National parks, Brecon Beacons, Recreation in the National Parks, Erosion

Notes : Clip looks at how the Brecon Beacons is used for recreation. Illustrates that it is a free public resource Can use to analyse the causes of footpath erosion. No commentary so can be used in Welsh or English medium classes. Students could try to create a suitable voice over which explores the effects of footpath erosion in the Beacons.

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