This collection provides data collated through each of the 4 intial research stages undertaken. The subsequent modelling and mapping of this data through GIS, is also provided. Four technical reports are provided. Each of these explains how the data was collated, analysed and interpreted.‘Tranquillity' is commonly experienced in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty where it is a key motive for visitors. This popularity means that managing organisations must ensure that development is sensitive to ecological, social and economic interests whilst also fulfilling their duty for providing quiet enjoyment of the countryside. Defining tranquillity is key to addressing these objectives, yet is complex not least due to its subjective qualities. Statutes emphasise breadth of stakeholder engagement in planning decisions and with best practice, community engagement is considered critical. Yet, challenges for practice and research remain evident, particularly in capturing and then utilising the breadth of local views on the subject. The aim of this research is to develop and test an approach to tranquillity modelling that encompasses the breadth of stakeholder views inclusive of institutions, visitors and of the so-called hard-to-reach members of the local community. A mixed methods approach is initiated through a series of participatory action frameworks, from which views on the objective and subjective nature of tranquillity will be captured. These views determine the final outputs of this research: a high resolution GIS planning tool that can be practically implemented in protected area management and that is transferable to alternative locations.

Four Research Stages all of which are led by principles of Participatory Action Research. Stage One comprises a series of participatory action research events: emergent analysis is used to identify categories, themes and subthemes in turn aiding interpretation. Stage Two is represented by a Household Survey distributed to a framework resulting from the stratification of all households in the case study area from which a total of 15% of these households were randomly selected. Stage Three results from Stage Two by inviting respondents to a second series of participatory action research events: the data collated underwent emergent analysis to identify categories, themes and sub-themes. The fourth and final data collection stage results as a series of visitor on-site surveys.