What comes to mind when you hear the word 'tranquillity'?
A place to escape modern living in a 'restorative' environment.
Big sky scape, calm, natural noise only.
Up on the hill listening to the skylarks. In the wild countryside listening to birds singing, no people noises and down by the sea where most people dont go, like at Chapman's Pool + Seacombe.
Absence of noise presence of wildlife. Views.
Deciduous trees, peace and quiet, deciduous woodland.
Peace, quiet, birdsong, slapping of sea on rocks.
A sence of calm with lots of sky/ sea/ nature visable
Peace, quiet, relaxation, calm and awareness.
Peace, separation from noise, human presence, and signs thereof.
Peace, bird life with no/ little traffic noise.
Lack of people , development and transport routes.
I have been a rural dweller from 1957-2003 where one heard ( unread-able) of Nightjars Etc.
The lack of contamination in alll its forms. Which is inevitable with the increasing presence of man on this planet.
Absence of road noise (Plus other transport - aircraft etc) and unspoilt countryside.
Peaceful / calm / quiet ( no traffic) / bird song / sound of water.
Quiet open spaces - no pylons/ masts/ industry.
No noise, no pollution, no light pollution, Peace + Quiet.
Minimum traffic, sympathetic development, ability to find isolation.
Absence of manmade noises: presence of natural sounds. remoteness ( absence of large Nos. of people.)
Rest & relaxation, the opportunity to indulge in ones own hobbies & pastimes.
Quiet, peace, lack of man-made noise, unspoilt country.
1, the pleasant fatique after a long but successful workday. 2, late Beethoven string quartets
Heathland, sanddunes, beach, sea, no people.
views and sounds that sooth the soul and mind/
my garden - with its badgers, foxes, deer +many birds + bees.
Animal noises, sea as background, wind in trees.
item 3 of 7c, Natural environment + natural sounds.
quietness. no loud traffic or machinery.
A place where there is no sudden noise or visual intrusion which is alien to that environment.
peace and quiet without too much human intrusion.
No motor vehicles + lawn mowers + structures.
The unspoilt beauty of the area ( up to date)
Peace, views, lack of people, lack of manmade noise.
absence of manmade intrusions on nature.
Scener/surroundings of a sort conducive to personal repose and temperment, which is undisturbed by the presence of other people or extraneous sounds.
sitting in my garden with no dogs barking.
a peaceful, unbusy environment with an unspoilt outlook.
peace, quiet, beauty, lack of development.
peace and quiet - an environment to relax in.
peace + quiet with wonderful views of sea + countryside
sound of waves crashing on Swanage beach
Peace of mind, relaxtion and just natural sounds e.g. birds.
no traffic noise, only natural sounds ( birds, wind)
no noise except those of nature e.g. water, birds.
Peace, Quiet, trees, few people - Dorset Coast.
calm, spacious, gentle, relaxing, soothing.
Birdsong / no crowds / the sound of the sea.
nature and no other crowds of people around.
ok activity, peacefulness - lack of noises other than natural ones.
peace + quiet, serenity, wide open spaces, no people.
calm, reflective, grounded moments in a 'natural' surrounding.
quietness, sounds of the sea, bird song.
peace in physical surroundings + inner peace.
natural environment, quiet, solitude, slowness.
quiet - beauty - sounds of nature ( birds - sea)
Absence of traffic noise or any other machinery.
Absence of traffic + absence of aircraft.
Peace + quiet, relaxation, thoughtfulness.
peaceful, relaxing, being at ease, calm.
a state of equilibrium and balence ( not static or silent but having degree of order, movement, harmony)
Peace + quiet, hills, greenery, nature reserve.
peaceful / beautiful / away from technology.
Peace, calm, absence of mechanical noise.
peace + quiet, natural environment and sounds.
Peace + quiet, no man-made or mechanical noise.
Peace of mind, lack of man-made noise, beautiful, natural scenery + views.
Peace, no cars, can hear birds, people/ kids playing, talking quietly.
wide views of uncluttered landscape and sea.
Peace + quiet, natural away from it all.
quiet, nature, trees, sky, not going to work!
the absence of human generated sound, presence of the natural world and itssounds.
Stillness, quiet, permanence - on a clifftop or in church.
unspoilt, uncrowded, good views, good scenery.
country and waterside, natural environment, peaceful.
sitting on a hillside over looking a river, lake or sea, animals grazing.
No noise, gardens, water feature, sea, no humans!
Contentment, being comfortable in my setting, harmony.
lovely scenery and absence of people and traffic.
beautiful views, quiet, natural sounds ( sea birds)
Freedom + open, nature, no vehicles, few people.
Peacefulness, no man-made noise, no distractions, natural environment.
Natural beauty, wildlife, a clean undisturbed countryside & coast with ability to enjoy this environment, fishing, boating, walking.
birds singing, quiet of the countryside.
Peaceful, quiet countryside - limitations to fast noisy traffic.
Rollinghills, calm seas, balmy summer evenings.
Peace + quiet, solitude, bird song, sun light through the trees, snozzing
Absence of man-made noise - cars, planes, machinary
natural sounds - birds, waves, stream ripples, calm wind, no man-made sound
A peaceful atmosphere and harmony, with the sounds of nature.
Quiet, natural sounds only, no/few other people
Peace + quiet, warmth of the sun, a good feeling.
peaceful, calm, quiet, nature, birdsong, green pasture, blue sky.
low noise levels, chance to think, open spaces, little traffic.
Peacefulness, quiet orderliness devoid of sudden unwarrented disturbances.
green vast spaces, small number of people.
Calmness, quietness, natural noises; waves, breeze, bird song, rustling leaves.
beautiful views, silence, wild life preserve, no shops, no villages, no farms & farm animals.
A peaceful environment and state of mind
Peace, of living, possibility flirting with total isolation.
Peacefulness, lack of stress, beautiful surroundings.
Quietness, away from crowds/traffic, able to be aware of nature.
birdsong, wind blowing through trees, waves on the shore.
beautiful soothing classical music/ seascape.
quietude/ Peaceful surroundings/ traditional countryside scenes.
lack of noise, lack of intrusive lighting, sounds of birds, animals.
Peace + Quiet, at one with nature, harmony with environment. trickling water
Country + coastal areas enjoyed by people quietly, with due respect for the environment.
Peace + quiet, maybe bird song, no interuptions!
why would anyone wish to be born within or retire to : bliss!
Quiet, calm, peaceful, low noise levels.
Peace; nature/natural; happiness, quiet, a chance to reflect.
Peace, calm, nature, no human or human made noise at all.
Lack of the sound of the modern world i.e. motor cars etc. just the sound of nature.
Very little noise, you are one of the wildlife around you, especially bird song.
The sound of the sea, dappled sunshine in a forest; serenity. Also under my little apple tree or an empty allotment
Peace, beautiful surrounding and above all quietness with perhaps just the sound of the wind
An area, man-made sounds and some natural views, and fresh air.

Why do you consider this area to be most tranquil?
its a small coastal village, beautiful scenery, few people and right on the sea.
Natural environment, noise levels low, open spaces, wildlife, clear sky.
Lots of Wonderful wildlife + rare Species. Open unspoilt countryside, few people ot traffic, no pylons near the sea, can hear the natural noises of nature without human pollution (noise), no street lights so can see the stars.
It is a special place were many people enjoy fresh air.
The river in Wareham, Quary area is to me very tranquil.
Hedgrows and trees, no people, farmland and views.
Poole Harbour commissioners have made this a quiet zone + spare population on the harbour.
Quiet, very little vehicle/ motorised device noise.
Lack of traffic - large are of open grassland - wooded areas.
this area is not on a major route anywhere.
Far from noises, industry, pollution, built up areas + stress.
Distant sea, landscape, views, furthest away from busy roads, few hikers, tourists.
the scenic beauty of the spot with no intrusion of man-made noise or pollution.
There is only rural dwelings, quiet roads, open countryside and sea.
its such a beautiful place with abundant wildlife by Poole harbour.
sea views, very low density of housing + roads, and of visitors therefore.
The majority of the area is a conservation area with natural wildlife intrest.
Very low population, fairly remote, no S.W trains and their everlasting hooting.
Area with least traffic and population generally.
There is good balance between humans and nature.
(1) countryside - peaceful/ animals/ natural / woods + fioelds / stream. (2) Coast - Studland - for end of beach - quiet, sandy beach, clean water - no stones - sound of sea - sand dunes to get away from breeze.
no built up structures - wide open spaces.
Sheltered Accomodation far enough away from visitors + tourists.
Wonderful views, very quiet, clean + tidy.
Coast between Lulworth and Worth Matravers
Almost everytthing I love is contained in this area.
no roads, few tourists. no children, just coast sea!
Beautiful scenery. sea, no crowds, wildlife.
It is down country lanes, not easy to get to.
It's quiet early in the morning, just me + my dog + and the sound of the sea.
Few people - coastline - sea - countryside.
I concider the nature reserve + heathland at Studland the mostly tranquil as its on my doorstep + I frequently go there, but the Isle of Purbeck is a very tranquil settting
A personal feeling of peace when I sit on a hill with views all around.
Away from traffic and usually not many people around: green and pleasant.
Scenery, flora, fauna, peace + quiet, sound of sea.
Less population + buildings. less traffic, very beautiful.
there are beautiful wakls and peaceful beaches.
it is unspoilt coastline with beautiful views across the sea and countryside.
lots of wildlife, usually good weather +lots of holiday makers prefer the coast so normally peaceful (slow!!)
uniterupted view of the sky, and countryside.
luckily many precious parts of heath, coast and downs are away from roads and habitation.
no people, no cars, little noise, only nature.
the coastal area is quiet and few people use it.
the walk up to Swyre Head is wonderful and peaceful, amazing views all around.
few people, no buildings, sight + sound of the sea.
open spaces, quiet, views of sea and nature.
beautiful unspoilt views with loads of fresh air.
it is quite remote, by the sea and away from public roads.
As above: free from sudden alien noise or visual intrusion.
sit up on the hill, beautiful views, no traffic......
The townsend reserve is just above me ( no traffic)
little traffic, best views, tranquil, especially on weekdays.
untouched countryside, easily accessable by road.
it conforms to definition in section (6) and is the quietest and most peaceful area in have found in my walking in the area.
because in the winter only local people use it!
no main traffic noise and not too over populated.
a varied choice of walk and quiet locations to visit.
the views, abscence of development, quiet
Little habitation. few roads, close to nature/ sea.
not many people go there, its a blast from the past.
wide open spaces, no housing, no people.
countryside + seaside + relative quietness
everything you need for a perfect walk - natural scenery
no towns or villages, not many tourists.
it is far away from the crowds + traffic
away from noise pollution and in touch with nature and natural beauty landscape.
not many people around and lots of quiet places to go to.
cliff-top country wildlife park overlooking sea.
its not too busy and has great views in both directions.
wareham forest, some days one can walk off the beaton track and not see or hear anything apart from nature.
its away from the 'hustle and bustle' and the view is extrodinary.
having been resident here for 26 years, we have always found peace here- a wonderful retirement.
as above + scenery. very relaxing - no stress.
Impossible to choose - I love Dorset and have done since I came here in 1940.
I hope I have circled the Carey, Wessex Oval area as I live there and it is very tranquil.
its where we live, no neighbours, lots of birds and animals.
the area where you are least likely to meet other people.
sea views, wild flower meadows - naturally peaceful.
wide open space for everyone to enjoy beautiful scenery, not so much traffic + traffic noise. not too built up.
quiet village - extraodinary views of the sea.
because of the views + quietness + naturalness of the area.
the lovely cliff walks + unspoilt views.
during weekdays there ar few people + cars about.
it is unspoilt by traffic, noise + pollution.
lovely views not over run by people noise.
Seacombe Bottom, sound of sea, peace, no man-made objects.
the absence of roads, therefore traffic, and places of residence.
its quiet - just wind + birds - fantastic views on all 4 sides - little or no pollution.
big views, no people, wildlife, no buildings.
managed countryside. fewer people, development.
the Blue Pool ( a tourist attraction). when not busy this dusused clay pit surrounded by trees is very peaceful.
being a small peaceful village with scenic countryside.
there are only natural sounds, the air is fresh and there are opportunities to see wildlife.
beautiful surroundings, VERY FEW PEOPLE, views.
all that you can hear is the sea and birds.
few people go there, no roads, only heath.
no traffic and not many people use this area for walking.
the peace and space give you time to think.
200 degree panorama of Ballard Down, the Isle of Wight and Durston Castle.
countryside, sea views - no traffic or housing.
the water meadows have very little change or development.
It is so vast, there is always a tranquil spot. No matter what time of year, if I need to get away from it all, I always head to Studland for peace and tranquility.
Unspoilt heathland, woodland + lovely lake.
the view from Arne is of distant, inaudible activity, while Arne is quiet.
the views are relaxing/calming/beautiful + there arn't many people around.
relatively few people most times of the year.
Limited No. of people, housing + industry.
good place for walking, some contact with roman activity, great scenery.
Lack of noise/ open lanscape/ lack of people.
it is beautiful, peaceful and enchanting!
it is a way to gain a long view + no cars.
Quiet, beautiful scenery, not many people + very few buildings.
least encroachment by people - villages/ towns.
usually quiet + uncrowded, beautiful views.
Unspoilt building etc, as it has been for thousands of years.
Corfe Castle common its possible to get away from the traffic.
coast line, hill walks + coastle, nice sandy beaches
few people, sounds of birds etc, sea views.
NB - I dont travel ,uch around Purbeck - I'm sure there are vast areas of tranquility. Swimming in open sea, gazing up at God's majestic sky - complete peace!
views over wide areas, not many people around, back to natural state of countryside.
It is surrounded by heathland and minimum traffic noise
Quiet - good views - not too busy in winter.
not too many people, sea and country views, lovely walks.
inaccessability - very beautiful place but a long walk.
no vehicle, mechinery noise, no commercial activity.
no roads, few people, nature ( woodland coast) left alone.
view over the sea, no roads, no mobiles, just peace
I paddle a kayak and you never see anyone beyond the A351 Bridge.
Beacause it is! little noise, plenty of birds, few people.
where there is space, natural beauty, vistas and an absence or unnecesary human intrusion by sound, sight. (rubbish or destruction etc)
Nlue Pool out of season. silence + green.
Quiet, views (panoramic) birds, flowers, sky.
Swire Head; wide horizons, mp cars, empltycountryside + seascape.
the "quiet" side of busy Poole Harbour. Shoreline has fewer walkers. birdlife/wildlife good. space to get away from crowds.
Distance from roads and public events. views and natural sounds.
there is no traffic, only people are walkers, good view of sea.
where I live, sea views, cliffscapes, walks.
Distant rural views all round ( including sea)
out of season it doesnt have so many visitors and is often very quiet and peaceful
away from built up areas - scenery - wildlife
completely away from the hurly burly and at one with nature.
Durlston + Ballard down - open, freedom, view, few people.
Wildlife, scenery, in the main away from traffic.
Little background noise, natural sounds, few people, great views of sea, hills, Corfe Castle.
Natural scenery/ beauty, calming aural experiance
nature at its premium. the coastline, hills, heathland, buildings in keeping with area.
no traffic - only birdsong, wind in trees, movement of deer.
no noisy traffic, limited use by army training
Durlston country park is exceptionally beautiful.
lack of unnatural noise - just wildlife + nature.
few public roads - and those are narrow, requiring driver concentration and slow speeds; minimal developement.
rolling hills with sea in the background
countryside - no view of roads 360 degrees- natural trees - good views of harbour.
it is fairly remote, with abundant wildlife.
beautiful view, away from traffic, birds, sea.
Corfe & meadows - few people, beautiful wild flower meadows and peaceful setting.
peaceful countryside - heath/forest/fields- not too many people.
coastal areas which are only populated in the small villages.
Corfe common is just the best bit of Purbeck
RSPB nature reserve has woods, water, heathland.
it has wonderful views and is very peaceful usually.
i walk here on a daily basis + rarely see humans - just see + hear nature, weather.
Protected from development, large open areas.
Because I live there ( Ihave most experiance of it) it's a very peaceful area except at high tourist times.
there are no shops/commercial enterprise
Because it best repesents item 6, beautiful natural features, visited by people who value this.
natural environment, few people, views, wildlife, feeling of isolation, that the area is there just for me.
(1) land and water are similar level, no human occupation, views are just nature. (2) similar to land over clifes.
sparcly populated, beautiful area, no roads of boats.
Although it can be wild on the coast, it's open + liberating.
(1) Bluepool - well designed forest. (2) wareham forest - hardly visited. (3) St Albans Head - well off tourist walks.
Beautiful landscape, nature, flowers, views and not too overrun with visitors. no modern development, particularly in Army Ranges.
only natural sounds persist in the main.
no road or pedestrian access, no buildings
Remote undeveloped heathland away from intrusive road noise designated AONB rare heath habitat.
quiet, not many people, very little noise, unspoilt.
its not only a beautiful natural bay, easy to access (unless disabled) but intresting too.
lack of noise, abundance of wildlife + nature.
(its really as tranquil as others which couyld have been circled) meets criteria above.
clear uninterupted sea views, countryside, not over crowded.
no hard noise - very dark at night, bird sounds etc.
due to position and the people that live there.
just peaceful, mostly only natural sounds
a fantastic piece of acient birdness common land with views over chessire countryside.
not populated and views of countryside, sea + sky by the chapel
nice riverside walk in the countryside away from traffic.
quiet, mot many people, includes water, birds, wildlife in their natural habitat.
fantastic views and wonderful places to stop + stare.
sea, fresh, air, hills + beautiful coast line, flora + fauna
Close to nature. green, wildlife, quiet.
This is where I can walk when I have only a short time available at, at certain times you see/hear no one else.
distance from road / open views / no nearby buildings / bird + reptile life.
Combination of water, wildlife and low impact agriculture
away from towns, villages, roads, rail and wind turbines
The area has long been a candidate for Nat. Park status. It does have the largest sampling of nature reserves, conservation areas, country parks and an enviable sea + estunine coastline + a world heritage site!! Tranquility! We have it by the barrow-full!
On quiet, out of season days - most of the year it is peaceful + relaxing to walk by the sea.
It has views both ways but very few people walk that far.
creech folly - not many people using, amazing views of the countryside.
stunning, unspoilt views/ vantage points. you hear nature.
beautiful views, few people, wild, unmanaged
no cars, no large groups of people, just the sound of the sea + birds.
there is a place called the Blue Pool, here you can walk round in peace + tranquility, i've heard many people say this.
There are no roads, only footpaths, you can se the sea, never very busy.
Open views with little human occupation.
lack of people, quietness, one can be 'undisturbed'
Arne Peninsula, a quiet walk, cycle track and stunning harbour and sea views (natural sounds of birds)
This is one of the quiet, leaset frequented parts of the Arne nature reserve
views, sea, green grass, wildlife and few human intrusions.

Features which makes an srea more tranquil - other?
Few signs of human presence. I.E. low frequency, low profile, low noise.
Streams / small rivers - smaller open spaces / fields / woods - if quiet + traffic free.
Through Needed - visitors! The Village goes mad in summer!
Unfortunatley we live next door to a children school of special needs; i.e. autistic children, and the noise at times is unbelievable. I dont think such places should be sited close to one another.
The area I like is changing fast. the N T are commercialising it too much, encouraging people over the whole area.
Get there by public transport + good walk back.
No traffic, beautiful, far-reaching, unspoiled views.
Unspoilt countryside and seascape - no debris or unnatural constructions.
unpolluted air, smell of grass and other appropriate scents. NOT stea, railway ot within its ambits
Lack of vehicular traffic, no "eyesores"
the sounds of the countryside, birds etc.
no affordable housing and no off shore windfarms.
lack of traffic, either people or motorised.
the are many illegal campsites on Purbeck and the council are not taking action.
Lack of noises ( man-made) lack of industrial bildings + sites, lack of commercialism.
Absence of intrusive noise: loud traffic, jet skis, speed boats, scrambling bikes, other people music, low aircraft.
dark skies. as little ambient light as possible to appreciate the peace of a night sky.
there are many places like this but only asked to choose one.
to be able to hear the sea is wonderful.
I dont mind sharing the tranquility with other people.
Country pursuits, Angling tranditonal, potting & crabbing boats, small fishing boats & sail boats.
specific family picnic areas. (see New Forest arrrangements)
bird song, botter flips, dragon flies, sheep, cows in field, wild deer, gorse in flower
no wind turbines to ruin the beautiful view.
Lack of litter/road side clutter (signs etc) lack of cars.
wild animal pressence ( I have seen here deers)
"secret" hidden smaller areas - both coastal + countryside.
Absences of industry, cars, stressful activities etc.
the lack of engine sounds- from cars, planes, jet skiis.
Consident control of young children and pet dogs, which my family has always exercised.
lack of commercial pressure and aggressive traffic.
no roads or atleast no busy traffic - heavy goods + coaches prohibited vehicles.
lack of commercial pressure and agggressive traffic.

Why do you consider this area to be least tranquil?
large numbers or people, light pollution, noise, traffic.
Built-up, lots of traffic, tooo near Poole (horrible conctrete cancer trying to spread into Purbeck), street lights on all night.
Army firing ranges - noise level high sometimes.
Too busy, tacky ill-thought architecture
Big road, new housing, few redeeming features.
Cars, truscks, buses, non-stop 24/7/365...
Main road from Poole to Purbecks, very busy with traffic.
Traffic, noise, summer events, businesses, housing, stress.
Volume of traffic on A352, 'Urban' area. high volumes of traffic also affect tranquillity in otherwise pleasant villages like Corfe Castle.
Heavily Polluted by traffic + random noise + building.
There is a concentration of buildings, traffic and people.
The Whole area is tranquil so this is impossible.
Beaches and shopping are magnet for visitors - in summer, Gridlock results.
Busy town with resident concentrated within its boundries.
I dislike all towns and village sthat was why I lived in the country and worked there.
Most populated and high traffic levels as main access to Poole/Bournemouth.
Built up town with traffic / lots of people / noise / lorries / industrial area / beach by road, so traffic noise / music from pubs, often loud.
Only in the summer like Corfe, invasion of visitors but both town + village need them to survive, its a long winter.
Market town, one of main roads to coast, views of oil station at inner harbour. heavy transport to oil depot on counry roads through countryside.
Its the busy area, but I do love living in Swanage, its great!
Very busy in summer, too much litter and too many large groups of noisy people. Getting too drunk!
Tanks, Gunfire could never be concidered tranquil
Opposite of features listed in question 6
Traffic/ high concentration of people heace noise
The lack of tranquillity is not necessariliy a 'bad' thing, more important is the ability to escape into tranquil areas.
Too much development building not in keeping with area. total missmanagement of local government.
Tourists, road congestion, commercialism by the national trust.
Heavy traffic load/ congestion/ competition for parking.
at times the noise made by the autistic children is horrendous
'Heavy' aircraft on full power to climb/ late night clubs + pubs. Wytch farm is the 2nd largest consumer of power driving pumps.
It becomes very busy wwith holiday makers during holidays.
Too much traffic, just a long drag to go anywhere through this area.
Large vehicles/buses + the inevitable tourism with the castle itself.
Concider Wareham least tranquil, purely from a landscape point of view, its still a lovely bustling, market town.
roads very congested, especially in the summer
People and traffic, anticipated expansions and building. but we still love it and cannot deny others.
too many cars, going too fast (or holdups when the accidents happen)
a beautiful tourist "hot spot" totally ruined being bysected by a majoy road totally unsuitable for vast amounts of heavy commercial traffic using it at all times.
all coast traffic to Studland and Swanage uses it.
nose-to-tail traffic, especially in summer.
Swanage is always busy, people, traffic, noise, etc.
Built up area, always lots of traffic and often delays etc.
it is a town, with people, noise + traffic, we need towns but they are not tranquil.
too many people squeesed into a small area.
overcrowded with people and cars during the holiday season + increasingly at weekends.
it is a busy town - cars, buses, jet skis, motor boats.
Cacophany of manmade sounds. crowds; shouting; motorbikes; jet skis; late night revellers.
too many grouchles and perminant traffic jams.
continual traffic build up, Bypass needed!
lots of traffic and queues on main road.
many people, much traffic ( although I love Swanage!)
Swanage steam railway operations and traffic seen and heard.
lots of traffic, particularly in summer season.
Swanage being a popular town attracting many visitors
too much traffic passing through main town.
Urban sprawl, traffic jams, poor planning.
lots of people visit, noise from the traffic.
can become saturated with visitors and traffic.
in the summer stuck in traffic trying to get anywhere.
large volumes of traffic/ noisy road surface.
lots of vehicle traffic, large industrial areas + noisy
everywhere! can be your tranquil place if its a place you love even when busy.
too many cars, why are there no bicycle lanes to make life more tranquil.
the ranges because of the gun fire, the beaches because of the people.
because its a busy town and full of visitors now.
this area changes totally with seasonal change + travel.
this is very busy during the summer months. due to tourists.
high population density and a lot of condenced traffic.
the amount of traffic passing through, not using the by-pass.
high volume of traffic, more built up, less open space.
very busy narrow road running through center of village.
crowds, traffic, local quarries and gravel pits.
shear volume of traffic + visitors just using area to access Swanage.
people / buildings / cars / roads/ shops/ pollution.
tourist destination but Swanage is still a beautiful town and the "buzz" is fun. however more houses + industrial parks are being built.
traffic, noise, pollution, too densly built up.
traffic, especially holiday times and roadworks.
endless motor traffic, often slow - stop in summer.
over populated + congested, particulary in summer.
the main road, lots of traffic, cuting around Corfe Castle minimal.
it is too busy with people, especially in summer months.
Langton Matravers CP/ by Langton. I walk past everyday, i find it least tranquil - cars, people, adventure groups, camping, litter, groups changing in CP - urinating etc.
lorry + van traffic, cars speeding, landfil noise.
busy, busy, busy, but still lovely and nice for families. But this year with the seafront work on going, it is chaos.
the whole area is under pressure, with the coast path very busy these dys, but Swanage is a resort and therefore is least tranquil.
poor quality houses and estates, bad parking.
urban neccessity but not tranquil by definition.
you rarely get away from sound of traffic.
crowds of holiday makers, but locals must make a living.
traffic, holiday makers 7 months of the year.
Purely because there arn't as many open soaces as other places. It's still beautiful but in comparison to other places its less tranquil.
we have thought about this for long time and can not think of one. if the wind turbines of solar farms were to be built in this area, then i would mark that area.
A large volume of traffic squeezing through a narrow, historic village.
too many people, traffic, continuous building
in the summer especially, it's busy with people + traffic (noisy)
the newer buildings are not in keeping with the area.
lots of people plus dogs most times of the year.
tendancy to be congested, road doesn't always level capacity for smooth flow of traffic.
the A351 through Sandford is busy with heavy traffic at most times of the day.
because of all the traffic roaring through it.
jet skis + power boats should not be allowed in Swanage bay - the noise is appalling.
number of people + difficulty in parking.
Almost continuous heavy traffic noise - daily police/ambulance sirens blaring.
Corfe Castle is full of people and cars.
it has the main road to Poole + Bournemouth + is built up. always long queues in summer + holidays.
it is a town - tranquil in winter but touristy in summer.
because of the firing ranges, can be heard for miles on some days.
very crowded in Cove area except in winter.
however it is a seaside town with lots of tourists which the local economy needs.
busy but pleasant - towns with lots of activity/ people/ trains.
due to the heavy population especially during summer
lots of traffic, too many amusement venues.
crowded with school trips! ( which I went on myself a few years ago!)
just extremely busy in summer season only.
sadly - Corfe Castle is a funnel for traffic & is naturally spoilt by a large influx of car/lorries etc passing through narrow roads.
over populated and over developed ( flats in filling housing)
the constant pushing and noise, especially all you can smell is frying.
main road traffic/ no parking/ continual light aircraft.
one cannot expect tranquility where there are large numbers of people, traffic and busy commerce/industry. the least tranquil areas are those which therefore could be but are prevented by the noisy activities of the few on land, sea or in air imposed on the many.
Swanage and corfe are busy tourist centers but having said that there are places within them that are tranquil, e.g the Mill Pong in Swanage. The time of year is also a factor. Sandford and Shellbay/Studland are not tranquil much of the time!
traffic problems, Navitas threat, visitors.
very busy, 'a through road' to different parts of the coast and too far from the sea.
there seems to be a continuous flow of traffic.
large numbers of people + noisy traffic roads.
still relatively tranquil, but an area of urban life + arny ranges when practicing! & the con (wareham)
Center of the star for this area travel point.
busy, traffic, lots people (but i=then its a tourist destination.)
Hub of Purbeck major roads, mainline trains etc.
heavy traffic, noise, light pollution, litter.
huge influx of visitors, demands on roads, parking etc.
very busy traffic, industry, general hustle + bustle + emergency sirens.
weekends during summer only- Londoners spending a day on the beach. I stress I like to see families, especially Londoners enjoying the beach, and I woud be the wrong person to deny the children + dogs on the beach
Corfe Castle main street always crowded and congested.
concentration of people, housing, machinary, cars.
tail backs of traffic at lights, going back from station road into reapstone rd, victoria ave and de moulham partly caused by people reversing out of short term parking on station road.
noisy and crowded in the summer. very crowded traffic.
Swanage town center and beach can be very crowded and noisy in the summer season.
the most heavily populated areas, the more traffic in these areas.
Only in summer - too many people milling about.
its a seaside town and although not thranquil, it is as it should be, lively with people mainly enjoying the fun of the seaside.
busy road, no picturesque features, no open spaces, lots of people, petrol station + schools.
lots of traffic, especially in school holiday season.
Swanage - esp at high season - lots of people, traffic etc -( very important for economic wellfare of area however)
it is busy with holidaymakers. there are amusement arcades with music & noise from machines.
I have not deliniated this but clearly traffic in excess makes Swanage, Corfe + Wareham least tranquil. Tranquillity depends on circumstances - man-made developments considered generally undesireable to the majority.
busy seaside town - holiday destination.
horrific traffic + noise at all times of the year.
perminant human pressence, exployted domestic animals.
It's very pretty but buzzing with people/ cars/ noise. Lots of people in a small space.
noise, car pollution (exhaust), people, lorry driving (noise)
With Wareham, Swanage is one of the two urban areas ni Purbeck, so has lots of traffic and visitors, particularly in the summer.
concentration of activity + unnatural sounds/ noise
Naturally as a seaside town it attracts crowds in summer + young heavy drinkers who frequently disterb after midnight + after 3am.
too heavily built, too many cars, not nice.
"traditional" holiday resort - attracts people with shops, amusements, arcades, Punch + Judy, music, festivals, etc.
because it is about to be destroyed to assuage Gordon Brown's fury at it being granted heritage status.
Only because there are businesses, shops, traffic. Swanage has the sea which makes it slightly more tranquil. Wareham is tranquil in parts.
always traffic congestion, I.e. cars - parked, buses + van's - parked.
clest to opposite of above criteria, traffic dense, cultural compensations few.
very noisey, busy, people moving about, traffic noise, piped music etc.
bad planning, few police, noisy public houses
traffic jams, noise of lorries, cars, now more planes, helicopters overhead. always so noisey and bsy
I consider this area to be the least tranquil because of the noise from heavy traffic.
the amussement arcades in town do not add to tranquil environment - man-made and noisy.
busy roads, noise, lots of man-made features, pollution, lots of people.
Town shopping center + tartless commercialism of areas of the sea front. Holiday crowds, increased traffic, exhaust fumes.
to busy and feel different from others in the area
difficult to say as nowhere too bad but if pushed, Swanage in summer.
lots of traffic, loads of people, potential wind farm, too many houses.
fast, busy road. modern, built-up area, no distant views/ natural environment.
heavy traffic, townscape, over development
There is nowhere one cannot find tranquility of the eye, of the soul. Anything offensive to either of the sences is but momentary.
simply because its a town with urban noise!
Narrow street with lots of people + traffic, big lorries negotiating the tight bend on a hill.
busy, lots of people, had to find parking spaces, people are less thoughtful.
its a town so its busy ( Swanage) the road to Swanage. its always busy in holidays and at weekends - lots of queues. Purbeck DC dont listen to residents about concerns on ster. they pop up all over the place. there is no cohesive plan to mange the number + location of them.
humans and all their baggage ( cars, houses etc etc)
touristy, bustly, noisy, a carvellial center + beach etc.
because it is usuallly busy - busy especially in the summer months.
Main road link, train dumping thousands of people into very small space
too many people especially tourist. too many pubs, restaurants, shops.
Corfe Castle - way too many people and traffic and no escape
The centre of Wareham town is busy, noisy and lots of traffic
major A road, house, schools, buildings.

Features which make an area less tranquil - other?
Street lights + wind farms ( has anyone thought about the migrating birs that will be affected?)
we live in a beautiful place and we should welcome those who respect the area.
Dog poo in bags all over gates left open by cyclicts. 'Facny' new gates which dont work well.
Local cost of living and poor quality shops.
HIgh Volumes of traffic - especially lorrys. insensitively placed drilling rigs.
wind turbines. the most serious problem is the exponetial increase in motor traffic, noise + congestion.
All these detract from tranquility, but the ticked are worse.
The everlasting presence of the council Gustapo.
Possibly because I'm getting old and dont like sharing.
Next door feeding the seaguls and rooks at 5:30am every morning.
Ill mannered people getting tooo drunk all the time.
unsympathetic planning of buildings - fitting and design.
Bad planning: autistic children ought not to be sited in adjacent property.
anything that spoils the natural environment, visual, audible, over + above necessity.
arson on the heath, dogs not on leads, dogs left in cars.
inconsiderate parking on double yellow lines.
Swanage steam railway operations which taint the ambient seaside air - see my recent letter ( photocopy enclosed)
to many bad mannered ddogs left in house all day to bark + disturb.
Wareham must have the tourist trade to survive sadly.
cyclists, hordes of walkers, marathon events.
this is a seaside town and I love to see the visitors enjoying their holidays.
aircraft noise, heavy industrial transport noise, gunfire.
Purbeck can be very windy. Wwalking the ridge from Old Harry to Corfe on a windy day, though beautiful is not tranquil.
' adventure activities' speed, effort, competition, large groups.
agricultural much, spreading can be noctious
enormous lorries struggling through small villages.
Purbeck has far too many campsites, roads are clogged with camper and caravans.
any human interruption, dog(s) walkers, joggers, cyclists.
Litter bins on Shore Rd on pavement, all parking on sea front. Santafe Park, Jurassic adventure.
Too much commercialism, ammusement arcades, drinking of alcohol outside
loud music played in Visa swimming pool.
sadly Corfe etc cannot exist without the tourist trade - has to be managed carefully.
persisdent over development ie, windfarm in Bay.
lack of consideration by people. (selfishness)
There are interesting acoustics here and sounds reflected from adjacent buildings.
People are oK, jet skis, loww flying pleasure aircraft, over-loud fireworks are not and the worlds biggest wind farm is definatly not.
Cycling events on minor roads, off roading and general public treating the countryside as a playground.
Cutting of grass - overfil - affects bees + butterflies.
Particularly people who have been drinking shouting, screaming and singing very late at night ie; after midnight.
2000 cyclists on sundays rain on Purbeck lands.
off shore wind farms! graffitti, trawlers.
No objections to windgarms as long as discretly engineered!
Wind turbines (unsightly, noisy down wind; blaitant con on the oublic purse and the 143 solar farms at present seeking planning permission be rejected totally as being terribly harmful to our valued lanscape.
most places are more tranquil out of the holiday season.
standing room only in Dr's waiting room!
Fracking! exploritory works starting in the autum, a huge concern to nature & humans.
Bad design E.g. Mowlem, Swanage + delapidated buildings in prime sites E.g. 2 in Swanage in that state for 20 years +. Council lacking initiative.
people who come with dogs and no not clear up after them - because they are on holiday.
no planning reg's fr oldest parts of Swanage
roads are too busy, more carparking in Corfe Castle needed.
industrial noise from business, mines, windfarms etc.
wind turbines that always catch the eye when spinning - loathed.
caravans in farmers fields. inconsiderate people who drive their 4x4's along historic bridleways e.g. near Church Knowle - Corfe Castle.