Landform process and change in two different and distinctive landscapes of Wales or the wider UK

Two Different and Distinctive Landscapes of Wales/the Wider UK

Coastal Landscapes: Pembrokeshire, Wales

Pembrokeshire’s coastline is a prime example of a distinctive UK coastal landscape
The area is heavily influenced by both erosional and depositional processes.
Key erosional processes include wave-cut platforms, caves, arches, and stacks, which are caused by the power of marine waves.
Depositional features include spits and bars, formed by the accumulation of material transported by longshore drift.
Pembrokeshire is specifically known for its dramatic sea cliffs, resulting from erosional processes involving hydraulic action and abrasion.
Human activity, such as tourism and farming, also affect the landscape which is managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park authority.
Environmental interventions, like managed retreat of eroding cliffs and beach nourishment, are used to help sustain these landscapes.

The Brecon Beacons is an upland landscape rich in both physical and human features.
Topographical formations are primarily the result of weathering and erosion from glaciation or fluvioglacial processes.
Glaciated valleys, aretes, and pyramidal peaks are indicative of the shaping influence of glaciers in the Ice Age. Post-glaciation, rivers have cut into the landscape creating V-shaped valleys.
Deposited erratics, till, or moraines indicate the landscape’s glacial history.
Human activity in the Brecon Beacons mainly involves farming, outdoor recreation, and military training, all of which affect the landscape.
The Brecon Beacons is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority which aims to conservation and promote sustainable use of the landscape.
Changing climate patterns and human intervention pose significant challenges to the continuation of these natural landscapes, and managing these impacts is crucial.