Changes in Footpath Degradation 1983–1992: a study of the Brandy Pad, Mourne Mountains

Authors

  • T. M.C. Ferris Queen's University, Belfast
  • K. A. Lowther Queen's University, Belfast
  • B. J. Smith Queen's University, Belfast

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1993.465

Abstract

Footpath degradation is assessed by comparison of surveys carried out in 1983 and 1992 along the principal cross mountain path - the Brandy Pad. Measurements show that overall path width has generally increased, as have the number of subsidiary tracks and the extent of bare ground. Greatest changes occurred where path width was initially narrow, suggesting that there are maximum widths (wiihin the constraints exercised by local terrain) beyond which walkers will no longer seek detours by establishing new paths.

Author Biographies

T. M.C. Ferris, Queen's University, Belfast

School of Geosciences

K. A. Lowther, Queen's University, Belfast

School of Geosciences

B. J. Smith, Queen's University, Belfast

School of Geosciences

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Published

2015-01-23

How to Cite

Ferris, T. M., Lowther, K. A., & Smith, B. J. (2015). Changes in Footpath Degradation 1983–1992: a study of the Brandy Pad, Mourne Mountains. Irish Geography, 26(2), 133–140. https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1993.465

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 2 (1993): Issue 2

Section

Original Articles

URN

http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:irg:ie:0000-igj.v26i2.4655

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