The National Park's special qualities

Tranquillity in the midst of the busy, built up south of England

The tranquillity and sense of remoteness that can still be found in many parts of the National Park is a quality of importance to many people.  

The relative peace and naturalness, combined with the open and unfenced landscape of much of the area, gives a sense of space and freedom. This contrasts with the increasingly built up and intensively managed landscape of southern England and provides a means of release from the pressures of modern life.