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Route From South Road to Collingwood College

Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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Summary

  • The route from South Road to the centre of Collingwood a distance of approximately 120m.
  • The route includes steep slopes and kerbs with no drop kerb.
  • For the Gym Block Access Guide please click here.

South Road to Collingwood College

  • Cross Hollingside Lane and then turn left and head uphill for approximately 120m until you reach the centre of Collingwood College.
  • The crossing has tactile drop kerbs on either side of the road which can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
  • Turn left and head up the hill towards the centre of Collingwood College.
  • There is a steep uphill slope as you head uphill. (Photographs 4, 5 and 6)
  • After approximately 20m there is a service road with tactile drop kerbs on either side of the tarmac road. This can be seen in photograph 7.
  • After crossing the road keep going along the pavement which has a steep slope for approximately 50m until you encounter another road crossing.
  • There are no drop kerbs at this road crossing which can be seen in photographs 10, 11 and 12.
  • Keep going and after approximately 20m the is another service road which can be accessed via a drop kerb. Photograph 14.
  • Cross the service road and head towards the pavement to the right of the brick wall that is level with the road.
  • Head down the path and it will lead out int the area in front of the building.