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Bristol harbourside - part of the walk.

Test tomorrow's technology today!

For one week only enjoy a walk with a difference - enhanced by a soundscape created by local experts. Discover the nature, geology and history of central Bristol.


The Bristol-based BBC Natural History Unit has produced a walk with a difference.

Between 9 and 15 October you can hear audio information triggered by satellites at the points of interest. 

It's all part of the city's Festival of Nature in October.

You'll be kitted out with a back pack containing satellite navigation equipment, a small screen and a pair of headphones.

A receiver about the size of a computer mouse detects your position and once you enter the 'hotspot' it  triggers off a sound file, and in some cases displays a picture on the screen.

All the commentary is provided by local experts.

Producer Yvonne Ellis said: "We hope you will find the experience original and compelling.

"It's been great to see the project develop with the help of local experts and the Bristol community."  

To take part, or to find out more information, come to the foyer of Wildwalk at the At-Bristol/IMAX complex on Bristol's harbourside between 10am and 4pm on 9–15 October 2004.

Alternatively email the team on bristolmobilenature@bbc.co.uk  

Please allow an hour for the experience.

Most of the route is accessible with a wheelchair or pushchair but at times there may be a wait for equipment.

There is no charge for the event but please bring two forms of identity * - one containing a photograph and another with proof of your address. We will also require credit card details as deposit for the equipment.

Participants will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire to comment on the experience.

The Bristol Mobile Nature project is supported by Mobile Bristol, HP, University of Bristol, Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery and Bristol Industrial Museum.

* Acceptable ID - photo driving licence, passport, utility bill - (not mobile phone bill), council tax bill or book etc.       

last updated: 05/10/04
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