11 Who mainly uses the Brindleford Canal Towpath Visitor Centre?
A organised tour groups only
B a mixture of different types of visitors
C professional cyclists
12 What activity did many visitors enjoy most?
A learning about local wildlife
B taking part in practical safety sessions
C walking the entire canal route
13 What is one of the centre’s main goals this year?
A to attract visitors from overseas
B to increase the number of cafés on site
C to encourage safe use of the canal
14 What information is available to visitors at the centre?
A details about transport services
B advice on wildlife and walking routes
C information about accommodation
15 What advice does the guide give to visitors?
A to avoid visiting after rain
B to bring food and drinks
C to wear suitable footwear and check bikes
Questions 16–20
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A–F, next to Questions 16–20.
16 Information Kiosk ______ 17 Bike Repair Station ______ 18 Public Toilets ______ 19 Storage Shed ______ 20 Emergency Phone Box ______
Keys
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. E
19. F
20. H
Transcript
Part 2 You will hear a guide giving information to visitors at the Brindleford Canal Towpath Visitor Centre.
Good morning everyone, and welcome to the Brindleford Canal Towpath Visitor Centre. It’s great to see so many visitors here today. Since the centre first opened, it has become popular with a wide range of people, including walkers, cyclists, families and organised community groups.
Throughout the year, we run a variety of activities here. Earlier this year, a number of school and local groups visited the centre, and many of them particularly enjoyed the practical sessions. These sessions focus on canal safety and include short demonstrations, which have proved especially popular with younger visitors.
This year is an important one for the centre, as we’re expanding the programme of events on offer. One of our main aims is to encourage people to use the canal safely, and several new training sessions have been added to support this goal.
We’re also keen to help visitors learn more about the surrounding area. Information is available about local wildlife, walking routes along the towpath, and how the canal changes with the seasons. Staff at the centre are always happy to answer questions or give advice if you need it.
If you’re planning to spend some time outdoors here, it’s a good idea to come prepared. Some of the paths can be uneven, particularly after wet weather, so suitable footwear is recommended. Cyclists are also advised to check their bikes before setting off along the towpath.
Now, to help you find your way around the site, let me explain where the main facilities are located. On the compass, north is at the top, south at the bottom, west on the left and east on the right.
Start at the car park along the southern edge and follow the main path north. The large building in the centre is the visitor centre. The first aid point is in the small room immediately to the east of this building.
From the visitor centre, head south into the open area towards the car park and you will see the storage shed set back from the path. It is for equipment only.
The public toilets are on the west side, in the lower half of the site. If you are walking up from the car park, keep to your left towards the trees.
Further north on the west side, in the north-west corner, you will find the information kiosk. The bike repair station is a short distance from it, nearby on the same path.
For a good view, follow the path that curves over to the canal on the east side. The observation deck is in the north-east corner beside the water. As you walk along the canal-side path towards it, you will pass a life ring point by the water, on your left going north and on your right coming back.
Finally, the emergency phone box is in the south-east corner, next to the picnic area.
