READERS have responded after a debate among Keswick councillors over ideas to charge motor vehicles entering the Lake District.

The council is going ahead with a feasibility study to determine certain aspects of the possible arrangement.

They voted 9-3 at their most recent meeting last week to support a motion to ask Cumbria County Council for the first time to officially look into charging motorists who visit the national park.

The motion would provide a boost in health to Lake District's environment with the reduction of traffic, it would also provide new income which could be used to improve public transport services.

However councillor Steve Harwood, said:"I think it is totally wrong.

"We are lucky enough to be able to enjoy everything the national park has to offer and I think it is right that the opportunity should be available to everyone."

Here's what you thought:

Peter Sherrington said: "Will they put barriers up and you have to pay before entry, just another way to damage tourism."

Marie Beau posted: "I don’t mind paying to visit as long as all car parks are free."

David Macnaughton said: "Yes it's high time those devilish working classes were made to stay in their own areas. 

"Leave the beautiful places for the upper middle classes and above, it's the only proper way."

Bob Harvey said: "So, making the lake district an elitist enclave."

Richard Graham posted: "You better off charging people with second houses that are empty most of year as locals can find a place to live in the lakes."