Preferences and priorities of beach users on the South Shore of the Bristol Channel, UK

摘要

Four hundred and twenty-one beach users were interviewed at six beaches located on the southern shore of the Bristol Channel, UK, with respect to beach selection parameters. Not all questions were answered by everyone, so responses varied with respect to the questions posed. The modal respondent group was female age 30-39. Beach choice was primarily determined by clean litter-free sand and seawater, followed by safety and toilet provision. Refreshment facilities, distance of travel, and beach awards/certification were deemed minor considerations by the public when deciding upon the choice of a beach to visit.