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Introduction

• This guide covers the main shopping area of Newtownards High Street and Regents Street / Frances Street.
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• The route runs between the junction/roundabout of Fredrick Street, William Street and Church Street into Regents Street at its west end.
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• The route runs in a loop on Regents Street to Frances Street, Castle Place, High Street, Conway Square, High Street, Mill Street and then Gibsons Lane and the back into Regents Street.
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• The route is approximately 0.7 miles (1127m) and takes approximately 8-10 minutes to walk.
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• The shopping area is on both sides of the road.
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• Pathway surfaces are a mixture paving slabs, block paving and tarmac.
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• The pathways have some uneven sections, which include some raised manhole covers.
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• The road surfaces are tarmac, with dropped kerbs and tactile paving at most crossing points.
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• There are opportunities to sit and rest.

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Getting Here

• By Car
• The A21 George Street is approximately 0.2 miles away via Castle Street and Portaferry Road.
  
• The route runs through the main shopping area of Newtownards from the west to east through the town centre.
  
• At the west end the route begins/ends where Frederick Street, Church Street and William Street meet.
  
• At the east end the route begins/ends where Castle Street, High Street and Movilla Street meet.
  
• Parking
• There is on street Blue Badge and standard parking available on High Street, Castle Street, Francis Street and surrounding roads.
  
• There are also several public car parks available off High Street and Francis Street.
  
• By Bus
• There are several bus stops available along High Street and Francis Street.
  
• The bus stops have direct services available to Bangor, Donaghadee, Ballywater, Belfast and Newtownards.
  
• For more information on Translink please click here
• By Train
• Bangor Train Station is approximately 4.9 miles away in Abbey Street.
  
• There is not step-free access to any of the platforms at this station.
  
• There are direct train services available to Portadown, Newry, Lanyon Place and Belfast.
  
• For more information on Translink please click here.

You are on Junction - Frederick Street, William Street, Church Street and Regents Street. Skip to the next section.

Junction - Frederick Street, William Street, Church Street and Regents Street

• There is a crossing point over Frederick Street, a crossing point over William Street, Church Street and over Regents Street.
  
• Photographs 1-14 show the crossings at this junction.
  
• These crossings have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
  
• The pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs, tactile paving on both sides and shows the green and red man symbol.
  
• The push button is 85cm high.
  
• The surface of the roads is tarmac.
  
• The surface of the pathways is paved.

You are on Church Street, Gibson Street via Regents Street. Skip to the next section.

Church Street, Gibson Street via Regents Street

• Photographs 1-5 show the side road crossings over the entrances to Newtownards Courthouse and into the rear of the Spirit of Merchant Public House.
  
• The distance between the bollards is 110cm.
  
• The pathways on both sides are wide, however they do narrow slightly in some areas as you pass some shops and entrances.
  
• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
  
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, bins and signboards.
  
• There are some on street Blue Badge and standard parking bays available in Regents Street.
  
• This parking is free for 60 minutes, with no return within 1 hour.

You are on Junction - Regents Street, Gibson Lane and Brewery Lane. Skip to the next section.

Junction - Regents Street, Gibson Lane and Brewery Lane

• There is a crossing point over Regents Street, Gibson Lane and Brewery Lane.
• This pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs, tactile paving on both sides and shows the green and red man symbol.
• The push button is 85cm high.
• The surface of the roads is tarmac.
• The surface of the pathways is a mixture of paving and block paving.
• Photographs 1, 2 and 3 show the pedestrian crossing next to Planet Bingo Ards on Regents Street.
• Photographs 4, 5 and 6 show the pedestrian crossing over Regents Street next to Milk Init.
• Photographs 7 and 8 show the pedestrian crossing over Gibson Lane.

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Gibson Lane, Castle Place via Regents Street/Frances Street

• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
  
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, bins, cashpoints and signboards.
  
• These crossings have tactile paving and dropped kerbs on both sides.
  
• The surface of the road is tarmac at the crossing along Regents Street and Frances Street.
  
• There are some on street Blue Badge and standard parking bays available in Regents Street and Frances Street.
  
• These standard parking bays are free for 60 minutes, with no return within 1 hour.
  
• There is a pedestrian crossing next to the Newtownards Post Office and Ards Locksmith.
  
• Photograph 16 shows the pedestrian crossing.
  
• This pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs, tactile paving on both sides and shows the green and red man symbols.
  
• The push button is 85cm high.
  
• The surface of the road is tarmac at this crossing.
  
• There is a pedestrian crossing next to Belvoir Estate Agents and The Jewel Box.
  
• Photographs 20, 21 and 22 show the pedestrian crossing.
  
• This pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs, tactile paving on both sides and shows the green and red man symbols.
  
• The push button is 85cm high.
  
• The surface of the road is tarmac at this crossing.

You are on Junction - Prices Lane, Frances Street and Castle Place. Skip to the next section.

Junction - Prices Lane, Frances Street and Castle Place

• There are several crossing points at this junction to cross Prices Lane, Frances Street and Castle Place.
  
• All crossings have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
  
• The surface of the roads is tarmac.
  
• The surface of the pathways is tarmac.
  
• Photograph 1 shows the crossing on Prices Lanes and Frances Street.
  
• Photograph 2 and 3 shows the crossing on Frances Street and Castle Place.
  
• Photographs 7, 8 and 9 show there is an easy uphill slope running between Frances Street and High Street on Castle Place.

You are on Junction - Castle Place, High Street and Movilla Street. Skip to the next section.

Junction - Castle Place, High Street and Movilla Street

• There are several crossing points at this junction to cross Castle Place, Movilla Street and High Street.
  
• All the crossings have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
  
• The surface of the roads is tarmac.
  
• The surface of the pathways is paving.
  
• There is a pedestrian crossing on Castle Place and High Street.
  
• This pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs, tactile paving on both sides and shows the green and red man symbols.
  
• The push button is 85cm high.
  
• The surface of the road is tarmac at this crossing.
  
• Photographs 2 and 3 show the pedestrian crossing.

You are on Castle Place, Mill Street via High Street. Skip to the next section.

Castle Place, Mill Street via High Street

• The pathways on both sides of the road in this section are paving slabs and block paving.
  
• The pathways on both sides are wide, however they do narrow slightly as you pass some shops and signs.
  
• There is a pedestrian crossing next to the Danske Bank and GD1.
  
• This pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs, tactile paving on both sides and shows the green and red man symbols.
  
• The push button is 85cm high.
  
• The surface of the road is tarmac at this crossing.
  
• Photographs 8, 10, 11 and 12 show the pedestrian crossing.
  
• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
  
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, cash points, bins and signboards.
  
• There is a pedestrian crossing next to Conway Square and Simon Brien Estate Agents.
  
• This pedestrian crossing has dropped kerbs, tactile paving on both sides and shows the green and red man symbols.
  
• The push button is 85cm high.
  
• The surface of the road is tarmac at this crossing.
  
• Photographs 13, 14 and 15 show the pedestrian crossing.
  
• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
  
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, cash points, bins and signboards.
  
• There are some standard parking bays available along the road.
  
• Blue Badge holders must have badges on display.
  
• These standard parking bays are free for 60 minutes, with no return within 1 hour.

You are on Junction - Mills Street, Gibson Lane and John Street Lane. Skip to the next section.

Junction - Mills Street, Gibson Lane and John Street Lane

• There are several crossing points at this junction to cross Mill Street and John Street Lane.
  
• All the crossings have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides with the exception to the crossing over Gibson Lane and Mill Street.
  
• The surface of the roads is tarmac.
  
• The surface of the pathways is paved.
  
• Photographs 3 and 4 show the crossing on John Street Lane.

You are on Mills Street, Regents Street via Gibson Lane. Skip to the next section.

Mills Street, Regents Street via Gibson Lane

• The pathways on both sides of the road in this section are formed of block paving.
  
• The pathways on both sides are wide, however they do narrow slightly as you pass some shops and signs.

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Access Guides Available For (Newtownards High Street Area)

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• Shopping View
  • Boots - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Boots - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Simon Brien Residential - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Newtownards Post Office - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • Cafolla's - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
• Leisure and Entertainment View
  • Newtownards Library - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
• Car Parks View
  • Mill Street Car Park & Public Toilets - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
• Other Services View
  • Ards Community Network Centre - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).