2010 Report - Waterways Ireland

18184.2.3 Motivation to VisitThe key motivator for visiting the waterways is participation in arecreation or activity, with 52% stating this as a reason for their visit.The spread of the recreational use of the waterways acrosscommunities is a highly valuable resource. The second most popularreason to visit is for a short break or holiday. The natural environment, interms of scenery and well kept areas, was a motivator for 13% ofwaterway users. The Shannon-Erne and Shannon waterways scorehighly for break/holiday again here, along with the Erne and GrandCanal waterways.Figure 10: Motivation to VisitWaterwayTotal(1,625)Barrow(216)%Erne(129)%GrandCanal(152)%LowerBann(137)%RoyalCanal(188)%ShannonErne(229)%Shannon(574)%Recreation/activity52%70545562763442For a break/holiday21%12529432832Natural environment13%1367239916Relaxation12%138114122210Came with family/friends11%13916712139I live locally/convenient11%1857351418Previous experience2%-24-151Suitable for children2%34443*1Safe 1%---11-2Always wanted to 1%-21-111Recommended by family/friends 1%*211131Other4%52513103Base: All waterway users10-031982 Waterway Users Research 2010 Report (1st December)