Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include accessible and standard accommodation.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Glasney Lodge which contains the accommodation reception and the Post Counter for all Glasney accommodation.
- Related link Glasney Lodge.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/glasney-lodge
- Related link Glasney Village - accommodation information.
- Https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/accommodation/glasney-student-village
Getting Here (Penryn)
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By Road
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- The Penryn 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. Follow the A39 towards Falmouth until you come to the Treliever roundabout, where you will see signs to the Penryn Campus.
- There is pay and display parking located across campus.
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By Bus
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- National Express coaches stop in Penryn. For timetables, visit the National Express website or for passenger information phone: +44 (0) 08717 818 181. The U1 bus service from Truro Bus Station drops you direct to the campus.
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By Train
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- The Penryn Campus is approximately two and a half hours by train from Exeter. The campus is in Penryn, which has its own station. There is a frequent direct service to Truro from London, the Midlands and North and other major British cities. At Truro, change to the branch line service to Falmouth and leave the train at Penryn. The station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus.
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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).
- The Find Us page on the University 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 Penryn 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 permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located around the Glasney Parc buildings.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 600cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Block M Flat 1 Entrance.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located outside Glasney Lodge.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Comments
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- Two of the Blue Badge bays are located near Block M.
- There is another Blue Badge bay near Block L which is designated by a sign.
- These can be seen in the photographs.
Outside Access (Laundry - Glasney Parc Blocks J and E)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located near the Block J entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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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.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Laundry - Blocks N and L)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located near the Block N entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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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 steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Laundry Block K)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located near the Block K entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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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 steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.