Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include standard self catered accommodation.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Falmouth Campus is approximately two hours’ drive from Exeter. From the north, take the A30 west from Exeter until you reach the A39 signposted Truro. Drive through Truro, following the signs A39 to Falmouth.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stations for the View is Church Corner which serves routes 366 and 366A. There are numerous buses provided for students that go between the two campuses.
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By Train
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- The Falmouth Campus is approximately a 0.4 miles or a 7 minute walk from the Falmouth Town Train station and an approximate 13 minute walk from the Falmouth Docks Railway Station.
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Useful Links
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- The Travel Line South West Website for information regarding bus and coach services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The national rail enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 460.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 253 639.
- Email: [email protected].
- For additional assistance please visit Glasney lodge at the Penryn Campus.
- To see more information on Ask Academic Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 438.
- Email: [email protected].
- Ask offers assistance with languages, essay writing and general assistance to students.
- To see more information on Falmouth Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
- Staff receive both Equality and Diversity and Core Academic Training.
- There is a dog toileting area in the Glasney Accommodation area.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located beneath the building.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is concrete.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on New Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off New Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 156cm (5ft 1in).
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Outside Access (Flat 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Gyllyng Street to the rear of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 69cm (2ft 3in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- To access this entrance you must first overcome the steps detailed in the "other floors" section.
- Alternatively, there is stepped access to this entrance via 15+ steps from Gyllyng Street. These steps can be seen in photograph 3.
Outside Access (Flat 9)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Gyllyng Street at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 69cm (2ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There is similar access to flat 10. All other flats are accessed by multiple steps.
- These two flats are the most accessible in the building.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to balcony.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- The step can be seen in photograph 1.
- There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to View accommodation office.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The step can be seen in photograph 2. The doors to access the office can be seen in photograph 3.
- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located in the middle of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- Floors are referred to as decks within the building.
Accommodation
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to your right on accessing Flat 1.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 4m from the Flat 1 entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
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Comments
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- There are similar facilities within all flats.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within all flats.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a deep step to access the shower.