Shape Audio Walks

Shape East podcast/MP3 audio walks of Cambridge

Resident or visiting Cambridge? There is something for everyone in Shape East's free audio walks of Cambridge. Listen to your own iPod or MP3 player and let us be your guide.

Cambridge Past and Present

A leisurely walk starting with the historic buildings in the city centre, across the Backs and past some of the latest buildings on the Sidgwick Site of the University. Perfect if you are new to Cambridge.

Change in the City

Been wondering about what's going on around the station? What's happening behind all those building site hoardings? This walk guides you around the (sometimes controversial) new developments in the Brooklands Avenue, Hills Road and station area of Cambridge.

How it works. Just follow our easy instructions

Preview your walk You can listen to the audio walks here on your computer, and then copy them to your iPod or MP3 player. Lots of mobile phones can now play MP3 files.
Print off your Map Each walk has an accompanying map in full colour to show your route and pictures of all the places you will visit.
Plug in to your own personal audio guide You can do the audio walk in your own time and at your own pace. No need to follow a tour guide and struggle to hear, as our crystal clear commentary comes from your own portable player. You can stop and start your player as you wish, mix it with your own music and rewind to listen again. And you don’t have to do it all in one go!
MP3 or Podcast? The audio walk can be played on any iPod, MP3 player or mobile phone with MP3. The audio walk is easy to get as either a podcast or MP3 tracks. If you have a compatible screen on your player you will also see pictures of the places being talked about.
Which format is right for you? If you have iTunes or other podcasting software, we recommend the podcast as it is easier. Otherwise choose the MP3 format.

All you need to do now is:

Choose your audio walk
Download the audio walk to your computer
Copy the audio walk to your iPod or MP3 player
Print the map
Print the access information sheet
Take to the streets!

Enjoy your audio walk and let us know what you think. Please fill in our easy online questionnaire.

If you don’t have an iPod or MP3 player, there are more Shapewalks for you to try. These are web based, and allow you to print out your own paper guide book and map, all for free.

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Shape East is the Architecture and Built Environment Centre for Cambridge and the East of England.