Coastal Corridor Survey

Have you visited the Dorset and East Devon Coast this year? If so, we would like your views on your last visit. The coastal area that we are interested in is anywhere between Swanage in Dorset to Ladram Bay in East Devon. This short survey aims to understand visitors' views of signage, facilities and access to the coast along Dorset and East Devon. Your assistance is required to help us improve the facilities for you. When answering the following questions please think about your last visit to the Dorset and East Devon Coast.

Q1	On your last trip to the coast, which area between Swanage and Ladram Bay did you visit? (If visiting more than one place please state)

Q2	On you last visit what was the weather like? (please tick all that apply)
		Sunny
		Cloudy
		Raining
		Windy
		Don't know/ can't remember
		Other

If other please state

Travel and your visit

Q3	On your last visit to the coast, what  main method of transport did you use to get there? (Please tick one box)
		Walk
		Car (please go to Q4)
		Bus (please go to Q5)
		Bicycle (please go to Q8)
		Train (please go to Q6)
		Other

If other please state

Q4	Which car park did you use? (please go to Q7)

Q5	Which bus stop did you get off at? (please go to Q8)

Q6	Which train station did you get off at?(please go to Q8)

Q7	What stopped you from using public transport to get to the coast? (please tick all that apply)
		Too expensive
		Too much hassle
		Takes too long
		Timetable information not user- friendly
		Bus service not regular enough
		No connecting bus service
		Other

If other please state

Q8	On your last visit, what attracted you to visit the coast? (please tick all that apply)
		Coastal views
		Beach
		Being by the sea
		Weather
		Facilities available
		Wildlife
		Historic features
		Other

If other please state

Q9	What activities or facilities did you do/use on your last visit to the coast? (please tick all that apply)
		Walking/exploring
		Beach
		Bird watching
		Fossil collecting
		Enjoying the views
		Rock-pooling
		Water sports
		Other

If other please state

Q10	What information would be of most interest to you on future visits to the coast? (please tick all that apply)
		Local history and culture
		Views and locations
		Tides and sea states
		Weather
		Rocks and fossils
		Plants and animals
		Safety by the coast
		Other

If other please state

Q11	What sort of information about the coast do you think would appeal to children?

Q12	How would you rate the following at the coast? (please tick one box for each question)
		Excellent		Good		Fair		Poor		Don't know
	Footpaths
	Signage
	Information provided about facilities
	Information provided about features of interest
	Self guided circular walks
	Guided walks

Q13	What would improve your visit to the coast?

Signs and Information

Q14	What information do you think should be provided on footpath signs (fingerpaths)? (please tick all that apply)
		Shops/pubs/cafes
		Toilets
		Destination e.g Charmouth, Coast Path
		Distance
		Public telephone
		No additional information necessary
		Other

If other please state

Q15	How would you like to see distance presented? (please tick one box)
		Distance to the next location in miles
		Distance to the next location in minutes

Q16	How would you like to see information about facilities presented? (please tick one box)
		Facilities presented in symbols
		Facilities presented in words

Q17	Do you think information on signs should be in the same style all along the coast? (please tick one box)
		Yes
		No

Q18	To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements (please tick one box for each statement)
		Strongly agree		Agree		Neither agree nor disagree		Disagree		Strongly disagree		Don't know
	I would like to see natural materials like wood and stone used for footpath signage.
	Providing too many signs can detract from the beauty of the Dorset and East Devon coast.
	There is enough information about where to go and what to see at car parks and bus stops.
	I would like more information about local features along the Dorset and East Devon coast.
	I find my way along the coast using signs provided
	I always rely on an Ordnance Survey map (or guide book) when I walking along the Dorset and East Devon coast.
	Facilities are adequate for people with mobility issues (e.g. pushchairs and wheelchairs)

Q19	Did you feel safe visiting this location? (please tick one box)
		Yes
		No
		Don't know

Q20	What do you think the main dangers are at this location and how can they be addressed?

Q21	Which designations are the Dorset and East Devon coast covered by? (please tick all that apply)
		National Park
		Biosphere Reserve
		World Heritage Site
		National Trail
		Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
		Heritage Coast
		Historic Landscape
		Other

If other, please state

Q22	What did you enjoy about your last visit to the Dorset and East Devon coast?

Q23	Was there anything disappointing about your last trip to the Dorset and East Devon coast? If so please use the space below to explain why.

About you

Q24	Are you
		Female
		Male

Q25	Which of the following age categories do you fall into?
		0 - 17
		18 -30
		31 - 49
		50 - 64
		65+

Q26	Do you have a long-standing illness or disability that affects your daily activities or the work that you do?
		Yes
		No

Q27	Do you live locally? (Locally means within 20 miles of the location)
		Yes
		No

Q28	On your last trip to the coast , did you visit on your own or with someone? (please tick all that apply)
		An individual
		A group of friends
		With your partner
		With your family
		Other

If other, please state

Q29	Which of the following activities best describes what you are doing at present? (please tick one box)
		Employee in full-time job
		Employee in part-time job
		Self employed (full or part time)
		On Government supported training programme
		Full time education at school, college or university
		Unemployed and available to work
		Permanently sick or disabled
		Wholly retired from work
		Other

If other please state

Many thanks for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Please press the submit button below