Worth Matravers and the coast towards Durlston
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194, 5MW turbine array (Feb 2014 layout)
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This video shows the view from Winspit, a local attraction for walkers, picnickers and swimmers, of a 5MW turbine array. The assumptions are explained on the animation FAQ page
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122, 8MW turbine array (Feb 2014 layout)
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This is the same view with 122, 200m tall 8MW turbines instead.
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How Worth Matravers would be affected
Worth Matravers is a popular destination for tourists and a valued place to live. The wind farm would lie to the south-east and be easily visible from some of the houses in the village and St. Aldhelm's Head with sea views in that direction. At night, the current "black-hole" of the southern horizon would be partly occupied by the flashing red warning lights on the turbines.
The coast between St. Aldhelm's Head and Durlston is part of the SW coast path, the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the World Heritage Site. It is an unspoilt, wild and tranquil place with very few buildings in sight. The wind farm would be highly visible from most of the coast path and the higher ground on the cliffs and ridges, occupying about 39 degrees of the currently empty horizon.
The coast between St. Aldhelm's Head and Durlston is part of the SW coast path, the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the World Heritage Site. It is an unspoilt, wild and tranquil place with very few buildings in sight. The wind farm would be highly visible from most of the coast path and the higher ground on the cliffs and ridges, occupying about 39 degrees of the currently empty horizon.